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The 2015 Season Back In The Bowls! The 2015 football season was a special one for the UConn football team. It returned to postseason bowl action and played in the St. Petersburg Bowl as the team enjoyed the excitement of a bowl week. The regular season was an emotional one that was highlighted by a win at home over nationally-ranked Houston and road wins at UCF and a rain-soaked affair at Tulane.
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he University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community. UConn’s campuses, where more than 30,000 students are enrolled in over 100 undergraduate majors and 86 graduate fields of study, are situated in prime locations between New York and Boston. In recent years, the University has been busy racking up high-profile nods from organizations like U.S. News & World Report for the quality of its education and initiatives. UConn’s main campus in Storrs is admitting the highest-achieving freshmen in University history. Student diversity continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians, and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. The rise of the University over the last two decades has been astounding, as UConn achieves new heights of academic success – doubling research grants, attracting top students, and offering programs that continue to grow in prestige. Next Generation Connecticut, an unprecedented investment by the State of Connecticut, demonstrates UConn’s commitment to comprehensive research and education and ensures that we attract internationally renowned faculty and the world’s brightest students. These scholars enrich the University’s expertise in areas like environmental stability, digital media, science and engineering, language and culture, and health. With annual research expenditures in excess of $200 million, collaborative research is carried out within the departments of our 14 schools and colleges and at our more than 100 research centers and institutes. UConn offers distinct value to industry with an increasing volume of commercially viable innovations as the University transforms itself through research facilities and faculty in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. A tradition of coaching winning athletes ensures UConn is a standout in Division I sports and fuels our academic spirit. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society.
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Pratt & Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field
The Home Of The Huskies Is Exciting And Better Than Ever The 2016 season marks the 14th year of playing at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field dating back to the 2003 season. It remains one of the newest and most modern college football stadium in the country. UConn has posted an all-time record of 54-30 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Retnschler Field, including undefeated seasons in the Huskies’ conference championship years of 2007 and ’11. In 13 seasons of play, UConn football has welcomed nearly three million fans to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
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he University of Connecticut football team enjoys the finest on-campus football facilities in the country – thanks in large part to The Burton Family Football Complex.
The Burton Family Football Complex serves as the on-campus home of UConn football and complements Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The lead gift for the facility was a $2.5 million contribution by Robert G. Burton. Burton’s tremendously successful business career has included leadership in the printing and publishing industry, and his current role as Chairman and CEO of Cenveo, the third-largest publicly traded printing company in the world, which is headquartered in Stamford, Conn.
The Burton family at the dedication ceremony: Mike Burton and his wife Tiffany, Joe, Rob Burton and his wife Stacy, and Paula and Robert Burton.
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Burton’s son, Michael, was the captain of the 1999 Husky football team. Burton has also donated in excess of $1 million to establish two endowed scholarships for UConn student-athletes. Construction on the facility began in the fall of 2004 and the building opened in the summer of 2006. The Burton Football Family Complex houses coaches’ offices and includes an academic resource center, team meeting rooms, a team locker room, a state-of-the-art sports medicine area, video facilities, a team dining hall, a studentathlete lounge and an equipment room.
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The Burton Family Football Complex is the University’s first project certified as meeting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for “green” buildings. LEED designation is a process certifying that a building project meets a wide range of environmentally friendly criteria. This new construction marks the first college or university athletic project in the nation to earn the designation. The UConn Division of Athletics received an Environmental Leadership Award from the University of Connecticut for the work performed at The Burton Family Football Complex.
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hanks to alumnus Mark R. Shenkman, the University of Connecticut joined the ranks of major universities nationwide with an indoor training facility that is utilized by the football program, recreational services and other varsity sports. His $2.5 million gift, one of the largest ever to the UConn Division of Athletics, built an intercollegiate, intramural and recreational facility that serves the entire UConn community. Shenkman and his wife, Rosalind, also committed $2 million to the building of the new UConn Basketball Champions Center. Construction on the 85,000 square foot facility began in the fall of 2004 and the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center opened in the summer of 2006.
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Mark Shenkman (second from left) is joined by his wife Rosalind and his parents George and Florence Shenkman at the dedication ceremony of the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center.
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Featuring a 120-yard long state-of-the-art FieldTurf playing surface, an 18,000 square foot strength and conditioning area, and state-of-the-art video capabilities, the indoor training center provides UConn’s football team with the most technologically advanced training equipment. The Mark R. Shenkman Training Center is the University’s first project certified as meeting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for “green” buildings. LEED designation is a process certifying that a building project meets a wide range of environmentally friendly criteria. This new construction marks the first college or university athletic project in the nation to earn the designation. The UConn Division of Athletics received an Environmental Leadership Award from the University of Connecticut for the work performed at the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center.
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A resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, Shenkman graduated from the Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Mass. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from UConn in 1965 followed by a master’s degree in business administration from The George Washington University. Shenkman is the founder and president of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc., a registered investment advisor with offices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut. He currently serves on the University of Connecticut Foundation Board of Directors and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Shenkman was elected to the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame in 2002 and has endowed a classroom and the e-Commerce Chair for the business school.
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he American Athletic Conference consists of 12 prestigious institutions: UCF, Cincinnati, East Carolina, UConn, Houston, Memphis, Navy (in football only), USF, SMU, Temple, Tulane and Tulsa. Under the leadership of commissioner Mike Aresco, the American Athletic Conference has written an impressive list of accomplishments, both in the competitive arena and the classroom. In the course of its first three seasons, the American Athletic Conference has taken its place at the forefront of intercollegiate athletics, with a collection of national team and individual championships and football and men’s and women’s basketball postseason victories that place The American among the elite Division I FBS conferences. The league has produced four NCAA championship teams – UConn men’s basketball in 2014 and UConn women’s basketball in 2014, 2015 and 2016 – two New Year’s Six bowl champions and two individuals who have won NCAA titles. Additionally, American Athletic Conference teams have advanced to the College World Series, reached the semifinal and final rounds of the NIT, qualified for the match play round of the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship and registered a top-10 finish at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. In football, three American Athletic Conference teams were in the final College Football Playoff rankings of 2015, while two teams from The American were ranked in the top 20 of the final national polls in both 2013 and 2015. Eight of The American’s 12 football teams played in bowl games to cap the 2015 season. That kind of success has led to an across-the-board increase in football attendance. The American Athletic Conference had four of
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the top six teams in average attendance gain from 2015 to 2016, while the conference as a whole realized a 9.1-percent increase at the turnstiles. In 2014, The American had the best men’s basketball postseason record of any league, when conference teams were a combined 13-4, and sent four teams to the 2016 NCAA Championship. Teams from The American have registered top-10 national rankings in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s soccer, men’s golf and men’s track and field. American Athletic Conference student-athletes have distinguished themselves in all facets of intercollegiate athletics. UConn basketball standout Breanna Stewart finished her career as the most decorated player in college basketball history as she was chosen as the consensus national player of the year for the third time and became the first player be named four times as the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four. American Athletic Conference alumni have made their mark in professional sports as well. A number of American Athletic Conference athletes have been selected in the first round of the professional entry drafts in football, basketball, baseball and soccer. The American has had two first-round picks in football in each of the last three seasons, while the conference produced four first-round picks, including the top three selections, in the 2016 WNBA Draft. The American Athletic Conference holds media rights partnerships with ESPN and CBS Sports which provide the conference with outstanding national exposure on the two industry leaders in sports television. The football portion of the contract calls for nearly 90 percent of conference-controlled games on national broadcast or national cable platforms. The first American Athletic Conference Football Championship, which was played in 2015, was carried by ABC as part of Championship Saturday. In men’s basketball, the television deal calls for all conferencecontrolled games to be televised, with more than 63 percent slotted for national broadcast or national cable – a minimum of 107 games. The entire postseason tournament is televised, including
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the championship game, which is on ABC or ESPN. Sixty percent of the American’s women’s basketball games are carried on national cable, regional sports networks or ESPN3, while the conference has a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports Network for coverage of select baseball games. American Athletic Conference teams have access to the pinnacle of college football’s postseason structure. An American representative would be chosen for the College Football Playoff semifinals if it is among the top four teams in the CFP selection committee’s final ranking. Otherwise, the league would place its champion in a New Year’s Bowl if it is ranked higher than the champions of Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference, the Mountain West Conference and the Sun Belt Conference. Additionally, The American holds primary or secondary partnerships with 12 bowls for the current six-year cycle, ensuring multiple annual matchups against the nation’s top conferences and providing desirable postseason destinations to member institutions and their fans. The American Athletic Conference serves its membership from a state-of-the-art office located in Providence, R.I. The location of the conference headquarters – just steps from the city’s Amtrak station and 10 minutes from T.F. Green International Airport – gives the conference easy access to its member schools.
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Bob Diaco speaks at American Athletic Conference Media Day at Newport, R.I.
The conference headquarters is equipped with a complete video production studio, which serves as the home of The American Digital Network, and small and large-scale meeting rooms to accommodate the many coaches’ and administrators’ meetings held on-site each year.
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Tom Odjakjian Senior Associate Commissioner
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UConn and the St. Petersburg Bowl The UConn football team enjoyed a first-class bowl experience last season when it played Marshall in the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl. The Huskies had a solid week of practice, took part in community service event in the Tampa-St. Pete community and enjoyed all the sights and sounds of a bowl week in the warm weather.
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he University of Connecticut has made six bowl trips in its history as a Football Bowl Championship team. In addition to last season’s St. Petersburg Bowl and the prestige of the 2011 Fiesta Bowl, UConn won the Papajohns.com Bowl over South Carolina following the 2009 season. The Huskies also defeated Buffalo in the International Bowl in Toronto at the end of the 2008 season and also played in the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl. UConn played in its first bowl game in 2004 as it defeated Toledo in the Motor City Bowl. Guz Cruz poses next to the championship trophy of the Fiesta Bowl.
Tailback Andre Dixon was named the MVP of the 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl.
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Donald Brown after the win at the 2009 International Bowl.
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Members of the UConn team celebrate and accept the 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl Trophy.
Members of the UConn football team visited with patients at the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham as part of the Papajohns.com Bowl experience. UConn players visit with the Rev. Jesse Jackson following Jackson’s speech at the International Bowl Luncheon.
Jordan Todman is greeted by the local Arizona community as the Huskies arrived for the Fiesta Bowl.
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Sean Marinan, Andrew Paluch and Justin Wain were honored for perfect 4.0s at a UConn basketball game.
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he Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes, a unit within the Division of Athletics, is the academic support program for The University of Connecticut’s 700 student-athletes. The primary goal of the program is to assist student-athletes in reaching their educational goals while they compete in intercollegiate athletics. UConn head football coach Bob Diaco and his entire staff are fully committed to the holistic development of the student-athletes involved in the UConn football program. They meet weekly with Ellen Tripp, Associate Athletic Director of Academic Support, to receive information regarding the student-athletes and their academic progress. CPIA counselors function as liaisons between the athletic and academic communities. Our academic counselors work closely with coaches, faculty and a variety of campus resources in order to help facilitate students’ successful transition into college life by instituting academic support programs, including counseling, pre-advising, tutorial, life skills development, community outreach and career development. The CPIA facilities for football student-athletes are housed in modern facilities in The Burton Family Football Complex and the Herb and Marcia Dunn Academic Support Center. The location
inside The Burton Family Football Complex ensures maximum use of a student-athlete’s time as they perform a number of football related activities and perform academic work under the same roof.
TUTORING PROGRAM At the beginning of each semester, student-athletes request and are assigned tutors based on their individual needs. Tutoring is done on an individual basis or in small groups so that each student-athlete can receive the best help available. Our tutorial staff consists of well-trained graduate and undergraduate students who have demonstrated high levels of proficiency in their respective subject areas.
STUDY HALL All freshmen and transfer students as well as some upperclassmen are required to attend individualized study halls. Study hall is an interactive environment where students meet with their tutors and work on their assignments in their respective courses.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT UConn football student-athletes can enroll in two courses during their freshmen and junior year dedicated to student development. The Freshmen Year Experience course is designed to provide the information, knowledge and confidence, which will enable the Members of the UConn football team who were named to the CPIA/Director of Athletics Honor Roll were honored at a Husky basketball game last winter.
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Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes CPIA/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS HONOR ROLL 3.0 Grade Point Average or Better In A Semester
student-athlete to feel secure in a new environment and promote a successful transition from high school to college. The course helps develop a set of adaptive, coping, critical thinking and problem solving skills. It also acquaints the studentathlete with the resources that are available to balance the myriad of academic and athletic demands and adjust to college life. The primary goal of the Life Skills for Senior Year Experience course is to provide information, techniques and strategies that will help students feel confident while making decisions about their future, post-collegiate lives. The focus of the class is to help students make a successful transition from college to the working world.
Andrew Adams Frank Battle Brandon Bisack JJ Bivona Kyle Bockeloh John Bogue Luke Carrezola Brian Cespedes Jeremy Claflin Tyler Davis Aaron Garland Steve Hashemi Zordan Holman Tommy Hopkins Andreas Knappe Chris Lee E.J. Levenberry Nick Lesander Dom Manco Michael Marder Sean Marinan Aaron McLean
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LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES If a student-athlete enrolls at the University of Connecticut and has a diagnosed learning disability, our Learning Coordinator works with that particular student-athlete, the Learning Disability office and Disability Services to provide the student with the best support possible. Our Learning Coordinator will also identify, develop, implement, and evaluate educational learning programs and activities for select student-athletes.
FRESHMAN SUMMER PROGRAM The Freshman Student-Athlete Summer Program began in the summer of 2006. The main goal was to acclimate the students to the University of Connecticut over a seven-week process and allow them to enroll in six credits of coursework which would introduce them to the collegiate academic setting as well as prepare them for their freshman year. The program introduces students to the rigors of university life, helps them develop the discipline and skills required to succeed academically, and provide orientation to the general campus community and facilities. UConn’s Rhema Fuller (center) is joined at the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner in December of 2007 by former Husky head coach and NFF president Bob Casciola, former UConn head coach Randy Edsall and NFF vice chairman and former UConn football coach and athletic director John Toner.
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he University of Connecticut has a long tradition of players moving on to the National Football League and Husky players are in the league at an all-time high. During the 2015 season, as many as 22 former Huskies were on NFL rosters – an all-time UConn high. During the 2013 and 2014 seasons, a total of 17 former Huskies appeared on NFL active rosters at one point during the season. Another UConn high was established in the 2013 NFL Draft as a record five Huskies were taken. Husky history was made in the 2009 NFL Draft as four Huskies were selected among the first 63 selections. UConn has had at least one player picked in ten of the past 12 NFL Drafts and 25 Huskies have been drafted since 2005. In addition to those draft picks, over 40 UConn players have signed NFL free agent contracts during that time period.
Former UConn defensive back Robert McClain is a six-year NFL veteran with over 200 career tackles and played in Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers.
Cornerback Byron Jones was taken in the first round of the NFL Draft in 2015 by the Dallas Cowboys. He is pictured with executive vice president Stephen Jones (left), owner and general manager Jerry Jones (second from right) and head coach Jason Garrett (right).
Jordan Todman, who is now a member of the Indianapolis Colts, has played in 44 games during his five-year NFL career.
The Indianapolis Colts made Donald Brown UConn’s first-ever NFL First Round Pick in 2009 and he is now a member of the New England Patriots.
Dan Orlovsky was selected in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft and is currently a member of the Detroit Lions.
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Darius Butler Colts
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Dwayne Gratz has played in 27 games for the Jaguars over the last two seasons.
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First and Second Round USC 5 UConn 4 Ohio State 4 Georgia 3 Missouri 3
Shamar Stephen has played in 21 games with three starts for the Minnesota Vikings since being drafted in 2014. Sio Moore played in 12 games in his first season as an Indianapolis Colt in 2015.
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Kendall Reyes, who is now on the Washington Redskins, earned 46 starts in 48 games over the last three seasons for the Chargers
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niversity of Connecticut football players are assured the maximum exposure to National Football League general managers, coaches and scouts through its annual Pro Testing Day, held prior to the NFL Draft at the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center. The event annually attracts over 40 NFL representatives from nearly every NFL team. The event is also open to the media and was covered by the NFL Network in 2009 and 2015. In addition, UConn football players have been regularly invited to participate in the NFL Combine, held each year in Indianapolis. UConn sent a school-high six players to the NFL Combine in 2011 and 26 over the past eight years – including four in 2013.
Andrew Adams, who is now a member of the New York Giants, works out at the 2016 UConn Football Pro Day.
Byron Jones runs at the UConn Pro Testing Day and was later taken by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Scouts from the NFL and CFL and many media members annually attend the UConn NFL Pro Testing Day.
UConn’s Mark R. Shenkman Training Center provides the perfect venue for a Pro Testing Day.
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UConn and All-Star Games UConn’s All-Star Game Participants Billy Irwin 2005 Gridiron Classic Deon Anderson 2006 Magnolia Gridiron Classic
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky was invited to play in the 2005 Senior Bowl and was joined by teammate Alfred Fincher.
Terry Caulley 2006 Magnolia Gridiron Classic
Walt Trojanowski 1946 East-West Shrine Game Buddy Amendola 1956 North-South Shrine Game Brian Herosian 1972 North-South Shrine Game
Nick Williams played in the 2013 Casino Del Sol All-Star Game.
Donald Thomas 2008 East-West Shrine Game 2008 Hula Bowl
Robert Vaughn 2010 Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge
Tyvon Branch 2008 Hula Bowl Danny Lansanah 2008 Texas vs. The Nation Game
Scott Lutrus 2011 East-West Shrine Game
Darius Butler 2009 Senior Bowl
Anthony Sherman 2011 East-West Shrine Game
Cody Brown 2009 Senior Bowl
Tommy Collins 2003 Paradise Bowl
Julius Williams 2009 Texas vs. The Nation Collegiate AllStar Bowl
Alfred Fincher 2005 Senior Bowl
Marcus Easley 2010 Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge
Greg Lloyd 2011 East-West Shrine Game
David DeArmas 1996 East-West Shrine Game 1996 Blue-Gray Game
Sean Mulcahy 2003 Blue-Gray Game
Lindsey Witten 2010 East-West Shrine Game
William Beatty 2009 Senior Bowl
Dan Orlovsky 2005 Senior Bowl
Dahna Deleston 2009 Texas vs. The Nation Collegiate AllStar Bowl
Justin Perkins 2005 Las Vegas AllAmerican Classic
Andre Dixon 2010 East-West Shrine Game
Lawrence Wilson 2011 Senior Bowl Moe Petrus 2012 East-West Shrine Game
Nation All-Star Game Nick Williams 2013 Casino Del Sol All-Star Game Dwayne Gratz 2013 Senior Bowl Blidi Wreh-Wilson 2013 Senior Bowl Jimmy Bennett 2014 Medal of Honor Bowl Jesse Joseph 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Shamar Stephen 2014 Senior Bowl Geremy Davis 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Alex Mateas 2015 College Gridiron Showcase
Kendall Reyes 2012 Senior Bowl Mike Ryan 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Dave Teggart 2012 Players All-Star Classic Sio Moore 2013 East-West Shrine Game 2013 Senior Bowl Ryan Griffin 2013 Raycom All-Star Classic Jory Johnson 2013 Raycom All-Star Classic Mike Smith 2013 Texas Vs. The
Defensive tackle Kendall Reyes, a second round NFL Draft pick, played in the 2012 Senior Bowl. Jory Johnson and Ryan Griffin were selected for the Raycom All-Star Classic following the 2012 season.
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Dwayne Gratz played in the 2013 Senior Bowl and was a third-round NFL Draft pick.
Geremy Davis played in the 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and was later drafted by the New York Giants.
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att Balis is in his third year as UConn’s Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and brings great experience after serving in the same position at Virginia and Mississippi State. Upon entering a workout at the strength and conditioning facility at the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center, the atmosphere suggests excitement, enthusiasm and togetherness among the Huskies with Balis in charge of player workouts. It’s exactly the type of atmosphere he wants to provide. “With Coach Diaco, everyone is flying around, everyone is moving,” said Balis about the workout environment. “It’s the same thing in the weight room -- we try to treat it like a practice. We only have a short time to get it done, so we have to be organized and efficient.” Balis and Diaco worked together at Virginia in 2007 and ‘08 when Diaco was the linebacker and special teams coach. “We were great friends and we were on the same page with everything. When he asked me to come to UConn, it was a great opportunity back with a great friend,” said Balis. Assistant strength and conditioning coach Tony Dieppa works with Balis and the football team. “We’re getting ready to play football games, so our conditioning, our capacity and our diverse energy systems all have to be as trained up as possible,” said Balis. “We feel in order to be a great
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player for four quarters and beyond, you must have a great conditioning base. Those things must be addressed and then the mental aspect of the attacking and grinding of the workouts will make us mentally tougher.”
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he University of Connecticut Division of Athletics believes that the responsibilities of student-athletes reach beyond classrooms, libraries, fields and courts. Community service is an integral part of the UConn experience as Husky student-athletes contribute countless hours each year to a number of worthy causes. UConn football players perform numerous hours of community service throughout the year by visiting children at local schools, hospitals and other activities. UConn players have visited the patients and staff of the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, the students and teachers at Covenant Preparatory School in Hartford and The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in Ashford. The UConn Division of Athletics and its community service program “Husky Reach” is committed to a wide variety of activities every year. Through a generous donation by the SBM Foundation, UConn student-athletes participate in a variety of activities aimed at teaching the value of education, sportsmanship, integrity and teamwork. The SBM Charitable Foundation was established in 2000 by Connecticut Bancshares, the parent company of the former Savings Bank of Manchester. The SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc., is committed to bettering the lives of those who live and work predominately in Hartford, Windham and Tolland counties.
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Other community service by UConn student-athletes is coordinated through the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. The Council consists of representatives from each one of UConn’s intercollegiate athletic teams and in addition to community service, it promotes fellowship and camaraderie between student-athletes from different sports. The SAAC had another successful year in 2013-14 as it held various “drives� at UConn athletic events that collect gently-used coats and books, canned goods and other food items that are then distributed to worthy charities. One of these drives annually takes place at a late fall football game, where gently-used coats and other winter wear are collected.
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he Department of Sports Medicine in the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics works as an integrated multidisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide the optimal, safe environment for the football student-athletes to train and participate in their sport. The staff takes great pride in the individual attention paid to each student-athlete. They are devoted to preventing injury, rapidly diagnosing and treating injury and maximizing athletic performance. The disciplines of athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, orthopedic sports medicine, optometry, nutrition, exercise physiology and psychology work in concert to provide comprehensive care. The team is spearheaded by Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer, Robert Howard, MA, ATC. In the football program, Howard is assisted by Anthony Salvatore, MS, ATC, and Athletic Training Residents Taylor Gerhart, ATC, Elizabeth Hevern, MS, ATC and Andre Venner, MS, ATC. Physician coverage is provided by the Director of Sports Medicine Dr. Deena Casiero and Dr. Matthew Hall. The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists for the team includes: Dr. Michael Joyce of the Orthopedic Sports Specialists in Glastonbury; Dr. Robert Arciero and Dr. Augustus Mazzocca of the New England Musculoskeletal Institute at UConn Health. The Department of Sports Medicine works closely with the Departments of Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences on the University of Connecticut campus. This affords the student-athletes with the input of several nationally recognized exercise scientists. This cooperation also keeps the sports medicine staff at the cutting edge of developments in the fields of human performance and sports nutrition. Members of the sports medicine staff are actively engaged in research that directly benefits the care of the football student-athletes.
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UConn football student-athletes enjoy state-of-the-art medical facilities at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field and at The Burton Family Football Complex within the Marziali Family Training Room. The Department of Sports Medicine has incorporated the SwimEX technology to develop a 2,300 square-foot hydrotherapy room for rehabilitation and conditioning at The Burton Family Football Complex. Both facilities have onsite X-ray equipment. In addition to providing the finest in medical care for the UConn football program, the Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Connecticut administers to the daily needs of 650 intercollegiate student-athletes, who are in 24 different varsity programs. The Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Connecticut plays a critical role in assuring that all UConn studentathletes have access to the best medical support and health care possible. Through patient care and ongoing research and education, the department continues to provide Husky teams a competitive edge from the medical perspective.
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Chef Bob Zannoni and his staff ensure that UConn football players have healthy and delicious meals at The Burton Family Football Complex.
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direction of Dr. Nancy Rodriguez. The members of the sport nutrition team provide information regarding nutrition and performance to the UConn football team on a year-round basis and develop nutrition education materials. The Burton Family Football Complex features a full-service kitchen and dining hall for student-athletes. Dr. Rodriguez works closely with the dining services staff of the Burton Family Football Complex, led by chef Bob Zannoni, to implement performance-based menu options and to set up the training. Menu recommendations have been developed for the team during road trips and performance nutrition directives are in place for competitive performance and optimal recovery.
UConn Sports Nutritionist Dr. Nancy Rodriguez works with the UConn football team to design a diet that helps ensure maximum performance.
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UConn Football Alumni
A group of UConn football alumni visit before the Huskies’ game vs. UCF in 2015.
Former UConn Quarterback Shane Stafford visits with Andy Baylock at a practice in Florida prior to the St. Petersburg Bowl last season.
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s University of Connecticut football continues its progress as a NCAA FBS team, the roots of the program have not gone forgotten. In fact, UConn football alumni are more active and involved in the program than ever. UConn head coach Bob Diaco and his entire staff embrace all former Husky players to continue to be a member of the family. Andy Baylock, a former UConn assistant football coach and longtime Husky baseball head coach, is the Director of Alumni and Community Affairs for the football team. All former UConn football alumni who are interested in re-connecting with the program are invited to call Baylock at 860-486-2458. Former UConn head coaches and alumni have served as honorary coaches for the Blue-White Spring Game in the past. In May of 2012, a reunion was held of all former Husky players in the former home of UConn football – Memorial Stadium. The stadium was demolished in the spring of 2013 to make way for the UConn Basketball Champions Center. In an effort to help members of UConn’s football team enhance their prospects for employment following college, the UConn football program sponsors a Career Information Fair multiple times a year. These events feature many UConn football alumni from a
The UConn Football alumni family gathered for one last “team shot” at an event in May 2012.
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Former UConn football player and current Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Neag School of Education at UConn in 2009. He was joined by Special Adviser to Athletics Dee Rowe and Andy Baylock at the event.
wide range of professions and geographical areas. Working with these former UConn football players allow students to gain exposure to a wide variety of career opportunities that may interest them. Former UConn football players also guide current studentathletes through the networking process by putting them in contact with other professionals who may provide them with shadowing, internships and full-time employment opportunities.
A group of UConn football alumni made a presentation of the current Husky team in the winter of 2014 – Kashif Moore, Brian Usher, Matt Nuzie, Uyi Osunde and Ryan Grffin. Third from left is Dave Szott, who played in the NFL for 14 years after graduating from Penn State and is now the Director of Player Development for the New York Jets.
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UConn Football And Walk-Ons
ith the limited number of scholarships each NCAA member is allowed and the highly competitive nature of high school recruiting around the country, the UConn coaching staff knows it can take no member of the team for granted. Head coach Bob Diaco highly values walk-ons and the role they can play on the team. While the recruiting process of future Huskies certainly has focus on scholarship student-athletes, Coach Diaco and his staff also work on recruiting preferred walk-ons out of the high school and prep school ranks. Diaco wants part of the culture of his program to be these walk-ons earning their way onto the two-deep and some of them eventually earning scholarships. Members of the 2016 Huskies who began their career as walkons and now have been awarded scholarships include senior punter Justin Wain, who is in his third year as the starting punter in 2016. Another great story is Chris DeBerry – a defensive back who was awarded a scholarship for his senior year of 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Internal Football Logistics on the Husky staff. Other current Huskies who joined the team as a walk-on and now are on scholarship include quarterback Will Rishell, wide receiver Bryan Coney, defensive lineman Sean Marinan, running back Jason Thompson, offensive lineman Brendan Vechery and return man Nick Vitale. There are many UConn walk-on success stories from over the years. Punter Cole Wagner, who graduated in 2013, joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2009 season. He became the Husky starter in 2010, earned a scholarship for 2011 and wound up an All-BIG EAST pick for the season. He was UConn’s starting punter again in 2013 and graduated among the tops at his position in the Husky record books. Tight end Spencer Parker was a walk-on, who earned letters in 2013 and ’14. He took a curious route to UConn as the Newington, Conn., native first played volleyball as an all-conference pick at Lasell College in Massachusetts. He then transferred to UConn and resumed his football career and played 20 games over two years and made a touchdown catch against Michigan. Quarterback Johnny McEntee joined the team as a walk-on in 2008 and saw playing time in just two games from 200910. In 2011, the walk-on earned the starting QB spot for the Huskies for all 13 games and also played during the 2012 Defensive back Chris DeBerry was awarded a scholseason. arship for his senior year of 2014 and is now the
Fullback Mark Hinkley played four years at UConn from 2008-11. He only saw action in one game during those three years, but wound up being the Huskies starting fullback in 2012. In 2011, Derek Chard was an invaluable member of the Husky squad serving as the team’s deep snapper. UConn converted all of its extra points attempts and 23 of 29 field goals starting with a Chard snap. Originally a walk-on, Chard earned a scholarship Starting punter Justin Wain was awarded a scholarship by for his final two years Coach Diaco prior to the 2014 season. at UConn. On a national level, perhaps the finest example of a walkon making good in 2007 occurred at UConn with Donald Thomas of West Haven, Conn. Thomas barely played football in high school but walked onto the team as a sophomore. Thomas developed into a starter at offensive guard and earned All-BIG EAST honors in 2007. Capping a remarkable story, Thomas was drafted by the Miami Dolphins following his senior year and, after playing for the New England Patriots, is now a member of the Indianapolis Colts. Marcus Easley originally joined the Huskies as a walk-on in 2006 and then had a break-out senior season in 2009, where he made 48 receptions for eight touchdowns. He was then picked in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Chris Pavasaris joined the team in 2003 and emerged as the starting punter for the Huskies and earned a scholarship. In 2006, he produced one of the top punting seasons in school history with a 40.1 yard average. An outstanding student, Pavasaris was a candidate for the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships and earned CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition. Brian Sparks was a three-year walk-on member of the Huskies and was rewarded with a scholarship before his senior season of 2004. He closed out his career in fine form with a touchdown reception in UConn’s Motor City Bowl win over Toledo. Shaun Feldeisen – a captain for the 2003 Huskies, decided to come to UConn without a scholarship. Feldeisen’s chance to play came during the 2001 season as a wide receiver and the following year earned a scholarship. Feldeisen led the Huskies in receiving in ’03 and was also named a second team Academic All-America pick.
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he UConn football program receives an incredible amount of media attention from television, radio and print media. UConn is right in the middle of three of the largest media markets in the country – New York (which includes Fairfield County, Connecticut) at No. 1, Boston at No. 7 and Hartford at No. 30.
The ESPN Drive to the National Championship Bus made an appearance on the Storrs campus in 2010 to interview All-American Jordan Todman.
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ESPN’s “Thursday Night Football” crew was on-hand at Rentschler Field for the 2010 win over Pittsburgh.
UConn football receives outstanding television coverage as part of The American Athletic Conference. The league holds television partnerships with ESPN and CBS Sports which will give the conference unprecedented national exposure. The football portion of the contract calls for 90 percent of conference-controlled games on national broadcast or national cable platforms. All UConn football games are broadcast on the UConn IMG Radio Network and its flagship station – WTIC-AM radio in Hartford. The strong 50,000-watt station can be heard in many states along the East Coast and Midwest. On game days at Rentschler Field, WTIC broadcasts upwards of 12 hours of programming around UConn football – including a pregame show from the “Dog House” studio, located in the heart of the stadium parking lots. The games can also be heard worldwide on UConnHuskies.com. UConn athletics has always been famous for the number of daily newspapers that follow the team. Whether it’s home or away, practice or gameday, Husky sports always makes the news on a state, regional and national level. The UConn football program is quickly becoming one of the most televised programs in the nation. Over the last ten seasons, 102 of 121 UConn games have been televised with appearances on ABC, the ESPN Family of Networks, CBS Sports Network and NBC.
UConn center Ryan Crozier and quarterback Bryant Shirreffs joined the “NFL Live” crew of Trey Wingo, Herm Edwards and George Whitfield.
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he University of Connecticut football equipment room, under the Director of Football Equipment Jordan Hunt and his assistant Gage Whitten, is designed to handle the everyday needs of each UConn football student-athlete, along with the team’s coaches and support personnel, and is responsible for the transport of 6,000 pounds of equipment to each game – home and away. It’s an exciting time for UConn football equipment as the team had a completely new look in 2015 designed by head coach Bob Diaco and the Husky program. The new look is sporty and sleek while maintaining a traditional, collegiate feel. The helmet features the Husky Dog logo on each side and an image of the state of Connecticut on the face mask while the pants and jerseys are blue with splashes of red and white throughout. On game days, Hunt and his staff enjoy generous space in
Rentschler Field’s modern equipment room, which was specially designed with high counters to allow for extra storage, convenient access to trunks and easier transitions in and out of the facility. On a daily basis, football equipment needs are handled from another new state-of-the art facility – The Burton Family Football Complex, located on the Storrs campus. UConn football enjoys the use of a spacious locker room in that facility with all equipment issues handled in a nearby and spacious equipment facility. The UConn equipment room is stocked with products from Nike, Riddell and Schutt. Nike is the official uniform, apparel and footwear supplier of UConn football.
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he UConn Video Services Department services the video and technological needs of the Connecticut football program, with its top of the line equipment and video facilities in The Burton Family Football Complex. The football video needs are directed by Ryan Gould, who is in his second season as Assistant Director of Video Services-Football. The work of the video department provides the UConn football coaches and student-athletes with the best in scouting and teaching through thousands of hours of video that they shoot during the course of the year. All work in the UConn Video Department is currently done with the DV Sport Advanced Digital Video Analysis System. The system is universally recognized as the best in the business and gives the UConn football staff the best preparation for scouting opponents, self-scouting and player development.
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Video Services The system also enables each member of the UConn coaching staff to have their own video digital viewing system at their desk. It gives the coaching staff endless possibilities for cut-ups and gives them the ability to tailor videotapes to any specific player on the team. The department also produces the content on the official video streaming service of the Division of Athletics – HuskyVision. The service includes the live streaming of sporting events and press conferences in addition to the production of feature stories. In addition, the department is responsible for the production of scoreboard video shows at Rentschler Field for football and the XL Center and Gampel Pavilion for men’s and women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey.
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UConn’s Kevin Ollie and Geno Auriemma ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange.
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UConn and New York City: The Sixth Borough The UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams have long considered Madison Square Garden a home-away-from home. This was proved yet again in 2014 when the men’s team won the NCAA East Region there en route to a national championship. UConn fans dominated the MSG crowd and filled the city’s hotels and restaurants with Husky pride. The men return to MSG this December to play against Syracuse. UConn football made its debut in New York City when the Huskies played Army at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 8. The Husky men’s ice hockey team played Notre Dame last season in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center. There are approximately 22,000 UConn graduates who live in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area and the New York Chapter of the UConn Alumni Association is the group’s fastest growing chapter.
The UConn Football Footprint In New York City In a New York Times on-line story, UConn was the only former Big East school listed among the top five most popular college football teams in both the New York and Boston DMAs.
SNY (SportsNet New York) Recognizes The Popularity Of The UConn Brand SportsNet New York (SNY) is the New York TV home of the New York Mets and UConn is their home college sports team. The network devotes over hundreds of programming hours a year to UConn men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football.
The World Famous Metropolitan Opera in New York City has an exclusive education partnership with UConn, providing internships and other benefits for its Fine Arts students. U conn H uskies . com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2016 Season 2016 Schedule ....................................................................................... 44 Depth Chart .......................................................................................... 45 Alphabetical Roster .......................................................................... 46-47 Numerical Roster ............................................................................. 48-49 Breakdown ............................................................................................. 50 Student-Athlete Profiles ................................................................... 51-77 Newcomers ...................................................................................... 78-80
CoachingStaff Head Coach Bob Diaco.....................................................................82-85 Coaching Staff....................................................................................86-94 Frank Verducci................................................................................ 86 Mike Cummings............................................................................. 87 Anthony Poindexter........................................................................ 88 Wayne Lineburg.............................................................................. 89 Vincent Brown................................................................................ 90 David Corley................................................................................... 91 Kevin Wolthausen........................................................................... 92 Erik Campbell ............................................................................... 93 Josh Reardon................................................................................... 94 All-Time Assistant Coaches..................................................................... 95 Graduate Assistants/Support Staff......................................................96-98
2015 in Review 2015 Statistics .............................................................................. 100-103 2015 Game Summaries ............................................................... 104-116
University of Connecticut #GetReady ............................................................................................... 1 Back in the Bowl Business .................................................................... 2-3 UConn Story ........................................................................................ 4-5 Pratt and Whitney Stadium ................................................................. 6-7 The Burton Family Football Complex ................................................ 8-9 Mark R. Shenkman Training Center ............................................. 10-11 American Athletic Conference ........................................................ 12-13 St. Petersburg Bowl ......................................................................... 14-15 UConn And Bowl Games ............................................................... 16-17 Counseling Program For Intercollegiate Athletes ........................... 18-19 UConn And The NFL .................................................................... 20-21 Pro Testing Day/NFL Combine .......................................................... 22 UConn And All-Star Games ................................................................. 23 UConn Sports Performance ............................................................ 24-25 UConn Football In The Community ............................................ 26-27 Sports Medicine ..................................................................................... 28 Sports Nutrition .................................................................................... 29 UConn Football Alumni ....................................................................... 30 UConn Football And Walk-Ons .......................................................... 31 The Media Spotlight Is On The Huskies ....................................... 32-33 Equipment Services ............................................................................... 34 Video Department ................................................................................. 35 Storrs Center: A New Downtown .................................................. 36-37 UConn And New York City .......................................................... 38-39 Table Of Contents .......................................................................... 40-41 Quick Facts ............................................................................................ 42
The University of Connecticut is committed to honoring collegiate athletic competition by demonstrating pride, responsibility and respect. The UConn community, fans, alumni, students, coaches and student-athletes promote these core values as proud Huskies and first class competitors
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Records Individual Career Records............................................................. 154-157 Year-By-Year Leaders.............................................................................158 Single Season Records.................................................................... 159-162 Single Game Records .................................................................. 163-165 100-Yard Performances................................................................. 166-167 The Last Time............................................................................... 168-169 All-Time Defense/ST Touchdowns .................................................... 170 Single-Game Opponent Records......................................................... 171 Single Season Team Records ....................................................... 172-173 Single-Game Team Records ................................................................ 174 FBS Era Records .......................................................................... 175-178
University of Connecticut
History
President Susan Herbst ........................................................................ 180 Athletic Director David Benedict ....................................................... 181 Prominent Alumni ...................................................................... 182-183 Close to Storrs ............................................................................. 184-185 Athletic Facilities .......................................................................... 186-189 Husky Athletics ........................................................................... 190-191 UConn Staff ........................................................................................ 192 Husky Traditions ................................................................................. 193 Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field ........................... 194-197 Bowl Games ......................................................................................... 198 UConn Radio ...................................................................................... 199 Athletic Communications ................................................................... 200
Year-by-Year Records .......................................................................... 118 All-Time Coaches and Captains...........................................................119 All-Time Results............................................................................ 120-126 All-Time Series......................................................................................127 Letterwinners................................................................................. 128-134 Historical Timeline........................................................................ 135-137 UConn Bowl Records ......................................................................... 138 UConn In Bowl Games................................................................ 139-144 All-Americans.........................................................................................145 Postseason Awards ........................................................................ 146-147 All-Conference............................................................................... 147-148 UConn And The NFL.................................................................. 149-151 UConn And The CFL..........................................................................152
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF The 2016 University of Connecticut Football Media Guide is a publication of the UConn Division of Athletics: David Benedict, Director Written and edited by UConn Athletic Communications:
Mike Enright ........ Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Communications Patrick McKenna ................... Associate Director Athletic Communications Phil Chardis ............................. Assistant Director Athletic Communications Bill Peterson...............................Assistant Director Athletic Communications Jeff Piascik.................................................Athletic Communications Assistant Jennifer Greene.........................................Athletic Communications Assistant Steve Lewis................................................Athletic Communications Assistant Christiana Buccheri..............................................................Program Assistant Layout and Design by: Maggie Oren, MB Design Photography by: Stephen Slade, Bob Stowell, University Communications, John Korduner, Dan Burns, Jim Percival, University of Connecticut Thomas J. Dodd Research Center Archive and Special Collections, The Hartford Courant, Associated Press, Athlon Sports, The National Football League and its member franchises, Pratt & Whitney Corporation, Aerial Photography, Chad Turner, Basketball Hall of Fame, Bob Falcetti, ESPN, Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, New York City Convention and Visitors Bureau, WireImage, Michael C. Hebert/New Orleans Saints, the Buffalo Bills, C.W. Pack, Rick. A Kolodziej, James D. Smith and Urban Design Associates/ Leyland Alliance.
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UConn and Nike
The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics and Nike, Inc., began an exclusive corporate sponsorship in the summer of 2008. The contract term covers a 10-year period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2018 and makes Nike the exclusive footwear, apparel and equipment provider for UConn Athletics. It is the largest corporate sponsorship package in the history of UConn Athletics and is among the largest of its kind between Nike and an intercollegiate athletic program.
UConn and IMG
The University of Connecticut reached an agreement in 2008 with IMG College, a division of IMG Worldwide, for a 10-year athletics multi-media rights partnership. IMG College handles the rights associated with corporate partners, on-site opportunities, signage, corporate suites, game programs and all online components. IMG College is the leader in developing integrated licensing, marketing, and multi-media opportunities for the nation’s top collegiate brands across local, regional, and national platforms. IMG College partners include the NCAA and its 88 championships, NCAA Football, leading conferences, and some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Tom Murphy is the General Manager of UConn Sports Marketing/IMG College and can be reached at 100 Allyn Street, Hartford, Conn., 06103, (860) 904-7740.
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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FAST FACTS Location: ................................................ Storrs, Connecticut 06269 Founded: .................................................................................. 1881 Numbevr of Schools and Colleges: ............................................ 14 Undergraduate Branches:............ Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, ..................................................................................... Waterbury Off Campus Professional Schools: ........................ Law, Medicine, ......................................................Social Work, Dental Medicine Total Enrollment: ................................................................. 31,624 Undergraduate at Storrs: ..................................................... 18,826 Total Undergraduate: ........................................................... 23,407 Graduate/Professional Students: ........................................... 8,217 President: .............................................................. Dr. Susan Herbst
DIVISION OF ATHLETICS FAST FACTS Director of Athletics: ................................................ David Benedict Division of Athletics Address: ........... 2095 Hillside Road, U-1173 Storrs, CT 06269-1173 Athletics Phone: ....................................................... (860) 486-2725 Athletics Website: ............................................. UConnHuskies.com Varsity Sports: ................................................................................ 24 Women’s (13): Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Volleyball Men’s (11): Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field
2015 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOOTBALL RESULTS Sept. 3 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 30 Nov. 7 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 De. 26
W, 20-15 W, 22-17 L, 9-6 L, 28-18 L, 30-13 W, 40-13 L, 28-20 L, 37-13 W, 31-13 W, 7-3 W, 20-17 L, 27-3 L, 16-10
Villanova Army at Missouri Navy* at BYU at UCF* USF* at Cincinnati* East Carolina* at Tulane* Houston* at Temple* vs. Marshall#
*American Athletic Conference Game #St. Petersburg Bowl, St. Petersburg, Fla.
UCONN FOOTBALL FAST FACTS Colors: ................................................ National Flag Blue and White Nicknames: .............................................................. Huskies, UConn Affiliation: ................................................. Football Bowl Subdivision Conference: ................ American Athletic Conference, East Division Stadium: ................... Pratt & Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field Playing Surface: ............................................................ Natural Grass
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2015 Record.........................................................6-7, 4-4 American 2015 Conference Finish........................... Tied Third, East Division Football Office Address: ............................... 505 Jim Calhoun Way Storrs, CT 06269-3204 Football Office Phone: ............................................ (860) 486-2718 Football Office FAX: ............................................... (860) 486-2197 Head Coach......................................................................Bob Diaco Alma Mater..........................................................................Iowa ‘96 Overall College Coaching Record........8-17/Entering Third Season Record At UConn.................................8-17/Entering Third Season
ASSISTANT COACHES/FOOTBALL STAFF Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends......................... Frank Verducci Second Year (Seton Hall ’80) Defensive Coordinator/Safeties........................Anthony Poindexter Third Year (Virginia ’99) Running Backs/Director of Player Engagement........David Corley Third Year (William & Mary ’02) Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line.............Vincent Brown Third Year (Mississippi Valley State ’88) Offensive Line/Co-Offensive Coordinator...........Mike Cummings Third Year (Buffalo ’84) Wide Receivers...........................................................Erik Campbell First Year (Michigan ’88) Quarterbacks.......................................................... Wayne Lineburg Third Year (Virginia ’96) Cornerbacks/Co-Special Teams Coordinator.............Josh Reardon Third Year (Central Michigan ’06) Specials Teams Coordinator, Linebackers, Recruiting Coordinator................................Kevin Wolthausen Third Year (Humboldt State ’81) Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.........................Matt Balis Third Year (Northern Illinois ’96) Director of Player Personnel....................................... Mike Painter Third Year (Bowling Green ’06) Director of Football Operations................................. Sarah Lawless Third Year (Notre Dame ’08) Director of External Football Relations................Andru Creighton Third Year (Notre Dame ’13) Coordinator of Internal Football Logistics...............Chris DeBerry Second Year (UConn ’15) Dir. of Football Alumni/Community Affairs............Andy Baylock 14th Year (Central Connecticut ’60) Director of Football Office Adminstration.......... Rebecca Dunstan 12th year (Eastern Connecticut ’00) Graduate Assistant, Defense...................................... Nick Lezynski Third Year (Notre Dame ’11) Graduate Assistant, Defense..................................Christopher Salvi First Season (Notre Dame ’13) Graduate Assistant, Offense..........................................Kyle Cooper First Year (Robert Morris ’13) Graduate Assistant, Offense......................................... Garrett Scott First Year (Northern Iowa ’13) 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
Jamar Summers was named to the preseason Watch Lists for the Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award.
2016 Schedule................................................ 44 Depth Chart.................................................... 45 Alphabetical Roster................................. 46-47 Pronunciation Guide...................................... 47 Numerical Roster..................................... 48-49 Geographical Breakdown............................. 49 Lettermen/Starters Chart............................. 50 Student-Athlete Biographies.................. 51-77 Newcomer Biographies........................... 78-80
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THURS., SEPT. 1 MAINE PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD 7 P.M. WCCT, ESPN3, The Huskies and Black Bears will square off on the field for the 74th time in a series that dates back to 1922 AMERICAN SPORTS NETWORK Sat., Sept. 10 at Navy Navy-Marine Corps Memorial, Annapolis, Md. The Midshipmen finished the 2015 season ranked 18th in both the Associated Press and USA Today polls
3:30 p.m.
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SAT., SEPT. 17 VIRGINIA PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD The match-up will be just the third time the programs have met with each team winning at home
1:30 P.M.
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SAT., SEPT. 24 SYRACUSE PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD UConn has won five of the nine all-time meetings between the two programs as a former Big East series is renewed
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Thurs., Sept. 29 at Houston TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas 8 p.m. Connecticut was the only program to beat the Cougars during the 2015 campaign as the win clinched bowl eligibility for UConn SAT., OCT. 8 CINCINNATI PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD The Bearcats hold a 10-2 all-time series edge with Connecticut wins coming in 2008 and 2010
11:30 A.M.
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Sat., Oct. 15 at USF Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. TBA The Bulls lead the all-time series, 8-5, including a 28-20 victory over UConn in 2015; the home team has won seven of the ten conference games
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SAT., OCT. 22 UCF PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD The Huskies have won two of the three all-time meetings in a series dating back to 2013
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Sat., Oct. 29 at East Carolina Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, N.C. The two programs have split the opening pair of meetings since joining The American in 2014
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FRI., NOV 4 TEMPLE PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD Connecticut and Temple will meet on the field for the 17th time in school history
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Sat., Nov. 19 at Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, Mass. The two New England schools, separated by approximately 80 miles, will meet for the first time since 2004.
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SAT., NOV. 26 TULANE PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD Tulane heads to Connecticut after UConn made back-to-back trips to New Orleans in 2014 and 2015
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Matt Peart (RFr., 6-7, 304) Steve Hashemi (Jr., 6-6, 289)
DE:
57 99
62 61
Tommy Hopkins (RJr., 6-6, 311) Tom Tabur (RFr., 6-3, 300)
DE:
15 10
Luke Carrezola (Jr., 6-3, 260) Cameron Stapleton (RJr., 6-4, 255)
C:
63 75
Ryan Crozier (RSo., 6-4, 300) Dan Oak (RSo., 6-3, 295)
DT:
93 50
Folorunso Fatukasi (RJr., 6-4, 310) Sheriden Lawley (RSo., 6-4, 290)
RG:
71 72
Richard Levy (RSr., 6-6, 312) Brendan Vechery (RJr. 6-6, 309)
DT:
92 94
Mikal Myers (RSr., 6-1, 325) Kevin Murphy (RFr., 6-1, 289)
RT:
53 77
Andreas Knappe (RSr., 6-8, 325) Trey Rutherford (Jr., 6-5, 311)
LB:
13 54
Vontae Diggs (Jr., 6-2, 225) Omaine Stephens (RSr., 6-3, 232)
TE:
86 90
Alec Bloom (Jr., 6-6, 261) Zordan Holman (RFr., 6-5, 256)
LB:
36 12
Matt Walsh (Sr., 6-1, 240) E.J. Levenberry (RJr., 6-3, 250)
TE:
80 89
Tommy Myers (RJr.,6-5, 260) Chris Lee (So., 6-7, 273)
LB:
11 55
Junior Joseph (RJr., 6-1, 245) Jon Hicks (RSr., 6-2, 238)
RB:
22 3
Arkeel Newsome (Jr., 5-7, 185) Ron Johnson (Jr., 5-11, 220)
CB:
21 7
Jamar Summers (Jr., 6-0, 190) John Green (RSr., 5-10, 190)
WR:
5 2 8
Noel Thomas (Sr., 6-1, 202) Tyraiq Beals (So., 6-0, 171) Aaron McLean (So., 6-5, 220)
CB:
6 7
Jhavon Williams (RSr., 5-10, 187) John Green (RSr., 5-10, 190)
WR:
1 18
Hergy Mayala (So., 6-2, 200) Brian Lemelle (Sr., 5-10, 175)
SS:
29 16
Anthony Watkins (RSo., 5-10, 200) Brice McAllister (Jr., 5-11, 193)
QB:
4 7
Bryant Shirreffs (RJr., 6-2, 220) Garrett Anderson (Sr., 6-1, 224)
FS:
20 32 41
Obi Melifonwu (RSr., 6-3, 217) Aaron Garland (RFr., 5-11, 193) OR Marshé Terry (RFr., 6-4, 206)
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SPECIALISTS 17
Bobby Puyol (RSr., 5-10, 183)
P:
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Justin Wain (RSr., 6-3, 217)
LS:
21 86
Jamar Summers (Jr., 6-0, 190) Alec Bloom (Jr., 6-6, 261)
OR
KR:
22 18
Arkeel Newsome (Jr., 5-7, 185) Brian Lemelle (Sr., 5-10, 175)
OR
PR:
2 18
Tyraiq Beals (So., 6-0, 171) Brian Lemelle (Sr., 5-10, 175)
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Name Allmendinger, Teddy Anderson, Garrett Anthony, Malcolm Atkins, James Bartone, Rick Beals, Tyraiq * Bell, Tré Bisack, Brandon Blackwell, Felton Bloom, Alec * Bonvicini, Ben Britton, Chris Brouse, Noel Campbell, Ian Carrezola, Luke * Cespedes, Bryan Coney, Bryan Coyle, Tyler Crozier, Ryan * Davis, Tyler DeGeorge, Cam Diggs, Vontae ** Dixon, Keyion Donaldson, Mason Fatukasi, Folorunso ** Freeborn, Connor Garland, Aaron Garson, AJ Gilmartin, Ryan Graham, Brett Green, John ** Hahn, Eddie Hashemi, Steve * Herring-Wilson, Tahj Hicks, Jon *** Holman, Zordan Hopkins, Nate Hopkins, Thomas ** Jean-Pierre, Chris Johnson, Ron ** Joseph, Junior ** Knappe, Andreas ** Lawley, Sheriden Lee, Chris * Lemelle, Brian * Lensander, Nicholas Leone, Nino Levenberry, E.J. Levy, Richard ** Marinan, Sean ** Mayala, Hergy * McAllister, Brice * McLean, Aaron * Melifonwu, Obi *** Migliaccio, Andrew Murphy, Kevin Myers, Mikal *** Myers, Tommy ** Newman, Harrison Newsome, Arkeel *
Ht. 6-1 6-1 5-8 6-5 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-5 6-2 6-6 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-7 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-4 6-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-5 5-11 6-7 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-6 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-1 6-6 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-8 6-4 6-7 5-10 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-6 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-3 5-7
Wt. 241 224 185 283 203 171 180 227 328 261 320 240 262 287 260 313 203 196 300 235 255 225 180 205 310 255 193 245 225 195 190 202 289 191 238 256 225 311 208 220 245 325 290 273 175 247 345 250 312 296 200 193 220 217 266 289 325 260 276 185
Pos. FB QB WR DL RB WR CB QB DE TE OL LB DL OL DE OL WR CB OL F OL LB WR WR DL LB S LB LB P CB S OL CB LB F RB OL S RB LB OL DL TE WR TE OL LB OL DL WR S WR S DL DL DL F OL RB
Cl. Fr. Sr. RFr. RSo. Fr. So. RJr. RFr. RFr. Jr. RFr. RSo. Fr. RFr. Jr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RSo. RFr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. RJr. RFr. RFr. Fr. Fr. Fr. RSr. Fr. Jr. Fr. RSr. RFr. Fr. RJr. RFr. Jr. RJr. RSr. RSo. So. Sr. RSr. Fr. RJr. RSr. RSr. So. Jr. So. RSr. Fr. RFr. RSr. RJr. Fr. Jr.
Hometown/Last School/High School/Prep School Avon, Conn./Avon Walnut, Creek, Calif./Berean Chrisitan/Laney JC (Calif.) Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape Saugus, Mass./Blair Academy (N.J.) Derby, Conn./Derby East Orange, N.J./East Orange Union, N.J./St. Peters’s Prep/Vanderbilt Fairfield, Conn./Warde Egg Harbor City, N.J./Cedar Creek Ligonier, Pa./Ligonier Valley Senior Torrington, Conn./Torrington Harrisburg, Pa./Harrisburg Slatington, Pa./Parkland Pompton Plains, N.J./Pequannock Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy New London, Conn./New London Naugatuck, Conn./Naugatuck Windsor, Conn./Windsor Plantation, Fla./Saint Thomas Aquinas Bellmore, N.Y./ Mepham Lynnfield, Mass./Lynnfield Downers Grove, Ill./Downers Grove North Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury Allentown, Pa./Salisbury Township Far Rockaway, N.Y./Beach Channel Wilmington, Del./Salesianum School Oak Park, Ill./Fenwick Palm Beach Gardens, Fla./Oxbridge Academy Weddington, N.C./Charlotte Christian Academy State College, Pa./State College Area Miami, Fla./Felix Varela Port Monmouth, N.Y./Red Bank Catholic Trumbull, Conn./St. Joseph Hartford, Conn./Suffield Academy Palmyra, Pa./Palmyra Portland, Maine/Cheverus Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus Hawthorne, N.Y./Westlake Deep River, Conn./Valley Regional Naples, Fla./Palmetto Ridge Sinking Springs, Pa./Wilson Westlawn Silkeborg, Denmark/Handelsskolen Silkeborg Abbotsford, B.C./Lawrenceville Prep (N.J.) Severna Park, Md./Severna Park Harrisburg, Pa./Wilson Westlawn Santa Barbara, Calif./Pratt (N.Y.) South Hamilton, Mass./Pingree School Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton/Florida State Trenton, N.J./Trenton West Higganum, Conn./Xavier Montreal, Que./Trinity Pawling (N.Y.) East Longmeadow, Mass./Suffield Academy (Conn.) Southborough, Mass./St. Mark’s South Grafton, Mass./Grafton Granby, Conn./Granby Memorial Westchester, Pa./Westchester East Newburgh, N.Y./Newburgh Free Academy Coventry, Conn./Coventry West Hartford, Conn./Hall Ansonia, Conn./Ansonia
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No. Name 75 Oak, Daniel 58 Okounam, Philippe 57 Ormsby, Cole ** 65 Peart, Matt 17 Puyol, Bobby ** 9 Richardson, William 16 Rishell, Will 31 Robinson, John IV 26 Romanello, Dan 20 Rose, Jasen 77 Rutherford, Trey * 79 Schafenacker, Kyle 4 Shirreffs, Bryant * 66 Sidebotham, Jeffrey 19 Skanes, Quayvon 38 Somers, Johnny 35 Sowa, Luke 10 Stapleton, Cam * 54 Stephens, Omaine * 30 Stevens, Jalen 21 Summers, Jamar ** 61 Tabur, Tom 40 Tarbutt, Michael 41 Terry, Marshé 5 Thomas, Jr., Noel ** 48 Thompson, Jason 72 Vechery, Brendan * 83 Vernieri, TJ 24 Vickers, Ja’Kevious 27 Vitale, Nick 42 Wain, Justin * 36 Walsh, Matthew *** 29 Watkins, Anthony 18 Westmark, Brad 15 Williams, Donovan 6 Williams, Jhavon *** 37 Williams, Kyle 47 Williams, Nazir 98 Williams, Rhakim 52 Williams, Richmond 28 Wilson, Tahj-Anthony 51 Zecchino, Nick * - Number of letters earned
Ht. 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-7 5-10 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-1 5-7 6-6 6-1 5-10 5-8 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-4 5-10 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-1
Wt. 295 290 262 304 183 242 192 195 190 222 311 284 220 205 171 205 233 255 232 241 190 300 187 206 202 185 309 168 193 177 217 240 200 193 215 187 170 248 227 236 214 190
Pos. OL DL DL OL K LB QB/K CB S F OL OL QB LS WR LB LB LB LB LB CB OL K S WR RB OL WR RB CB P LB S QB QB CB CB LB TE LB RB LS
Cl. RSo. RFr. RJr. RFr. RSr. RFr. RJr. RFr. Fr. Fr. Jr. RJr. RJr. Fr. Fr. Fr. RFr. RJr. RSr. RJr. Jr. RFr. So. RFr. Sr. RSo. RJr. RFr. Fr. RSr. RSr. Sr. RSo. RSo. Fr. RSr. Fr. RFr. Fr. RSo. RFr. Fr.
Hometown/Last School/High School/Prep School Fort Myers, Fla./Fort Myers Chateauguay, Que./St. Paul School (N.H.) Windsor, Conn./Windsor Bronx, N.Y./Governor’s Academy (Mass) North Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer Washington, D.C./Frank W. Ballou Sr. Marlborough, Conn./RHAM Englewood, N.J./Dwight Morrow Norwalk, Conn./Canterbury School Southington, Conn./Southington Markham, Ontario/Kent School (Conn.) Cooper City, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas Jefferson,Ga./Jefferson/North Carolina State Brookfield, Conn./Brookfield Chicago, Ill./Wendall Phillips Academy Stamford, Conn./Trinity Catholic Millstone, N.J./The Gunnery (Conn.) Staten Island, N.Y./Poly Prep Country Day East Orange, N.J./East Orange Campus Goose Creek, S.C./Goose Creek Orange, N.J./Orange Whitinsville, Mass./Worcester Academy Grimsby, Ont./Canisius (N.Y.) Columbus, N.J./North Burlington Norwalk, Conn./St. Luke’s School Shelton, Conn./Shelton Ashburn, Va./Broad Run Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Belle Glade, Fla./Gales Central Higganum, Conn./Daniel Hand/Stony Brook Wilmington, N.C./Eugene Ashley Madison, Conn./Daniel Hand Fort Meade, Md./Fort Meade/Lawrenceville Prep (N.J.) Brookfield, Conn./Brookfield/Marist Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton Delray Beach, Fla./Palm Beach Central Hamden, Conn./Hamden Hall Bridgeton, N.J./Bridgeton Worcester, Mass./Doherty Memorial Hayfield, Va./Hayfield Valley Stream, N.Y./Valley Stream South Cedar Grove, N.J./Cedar Grove
P ronunciation G uide Tyraiq Beals Brandon Bisack Ben Bonvicini Byran Coney Ryan Crozier Keyion Dixon Folorunso Fatukasi AJ Garson Terrell Huff Chris Jean-Pierre Andreas Knappe Brian Lemelle
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TIE-reek BEE-zack Bon-vi-chini CO-knee Crow-shur Key-on Fah-too-kasi Gar-sin Teh-rell GENE-Pierre K-nap-EE le-mel
Nino Leone Sean Marinan Hergy Mayala Obi Melifonwu Andrew Migliaccio Mikal Meyers Arkeel Newsome Philippe Okounam Matt Peart Kyle Schafenacker Quayvon Skanes Bryant Shirreffs
lee-own-EE Maar-i-NAN Her-GEE MY-alla Melon-FON-wuh mig-lee-ash-EE-oh Michael Ar-kell PHIL-eep O-cooh-numb PEAR-it shaff-a-nacker quay-von Sheriffs
Tom Tabur Marshé Terry Noel Thomas Brendan Verchey Ja’Kevious Vickers Nick Vitale Jhavon Williams Rakim Williams Nazir Williams Nick Zecchino
TAY-burr MAR-shea knoll Vech-er-ee jah-kevious Vie-tal-EE Ja-VON rah-KIM NA-zere zee-keen-oh
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Name Bell, Tré Mayala, Hergy * Beals, Tyraiq * Johnson, Ron ** Shirreffs, Bryant * Thomas, Jr., Noel ** Williams, Jhavon *** Hahn, Eddie Green, John ** Anderson, Garrett McLean, Aaron * Davis, Tyler Richardson, William Stapleton, Cam * Joseph, Junior ** Hopkins, Nate Bisack, Brandon Levenberry, E.J. Diggs, Vontae ** Herring-Wilson, Tahj Carrezola, Luke * Williams, Donovan Rishell, Will McAllister, Brice * Puyol, Bobby ** Lemelle, Brian * Westmark, Brad Skanes, Quayvon Melifonwu, Obi *** Rose, Jasen Summers, Jamar ** Newsome, Arkeel * Dixon, Keyion Vickers, Ja’Kevious Coyle, Tyler Romanello, Dan Vitale, Nick Wilson, Tahj-Anthony Watkins, Anthony Stevens, Jalen Robinson, John IV Garland, Aaron Britton, Chris Allmendinger, Teddy Sowa, Luke Walsh, Matthew *** Williams, Kyle Somers, Johnny Jean-Pierre, Chris Tarbutt, Michael Terry, Marshé Wain, Justin * Bartone, Rick Gilmartin, Ryan Garson, AJ Williams, Nazir Thompson, Jason Lawley, Sheriden Zecchino, Nick Williams, Richmond
Ht. 5-11 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-0 5-7 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-8 5-10 5-10 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-7 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-4 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-7 6-3 5-7 6-4 6-1 6-0
Wt. 180 200 171 220 220 202 187 202 190 224 220 235 242 255 245 225 227 250 225 191 260 215 192 193 183 175 193 171 217 222 190 185 180 193 196 190 177 214 200 241 195 193 240 241 233 240 170 205 208 187 206 217 203 225 245 248 185 290 190 236
Pos. CB WR WR RB QB WR CB S CB QB WR F LB LB LB RB QB LB LB CB DE QB QB/K S K WR QB WR S F CB RB WR RB CB S CB RB S LB CB S LB FB LB LB CB LB S K S P RB LB LB LB RB DL LS LB
Cl. RJr. So. So. Jr. RJr. Sr. RSr. Fr. RSr. Sr. So. RFr. RFr. RJr. RJr. Fr. RFr. RJr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. RJr. Jr. RSr. Sr. RSo. Fr. RSr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. RSr. RFr. RSo. RJr. RFr. RFr. RSo. Fr. RFr. Sr. Fr. Fr. RFr. So. RFr. RSr. Fr. Fr. Fr. RFr. RSo. RSo. Fr. RSo.
Hometown/Last School/High School/Prep School Union, N.J./St. Peters’s Prep/Vanderbilt Montreal, Que./Trinity Pawling (N.Y.) East Orange, N.J./East Orange Naples, Fla./Palmetto Ridge Jefferson,Ga./Jefferson/North Carolina State Norwalk, Conn./St. Luke’s School Delray Beach, Fla./Palm Beach Central Port Monmouth, N.Y./Red Bank Catholic Miami, Fla./Felix Varela Walnut, Creek, Calif./Berean Chrisitan/Laney JC (Calif.) Southborough, Mass./St. Mark’s Bellmore, N.Y./ Mepham Washington, D.C./Frank W. Ballou Sr. Staten Island, N.Y./Poly Prep Country Day Sinking Springs, Pa./Wilson Westlawn Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus Fairfield, Conn./Warde Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton/Florida State Downers Grove, Ill./Downers Grove North Hartford, Conn./Suffield Academy Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton Marlborough, Conn./RHAM East Longmeadow, Mass./Suffield Academy (Conn.) North Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer Harrisburg, Pa./Wilson Westlawn Brookfield, Conn./Brookfield/Marist Chicago, Ill./Wendall Phillips Academy South Grafton, Mass./Grafton Southington, Conn./Southington Orange, N.J./Orange Ansonia, Conn./Ansonia Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury Belle Glade, Fla./Gales Central Windsor, Conn./Windsor Norwalk, Conn./Canterbury School Higganum, Conn./Daniel Hand/Stony Brook Valley Stream, N.Y./Valley Stream South Fort Meade, Md./Fort Meade/Lawrenceville Prep (N.J.) Goose Creek, S.C./Goose Creek Englewood, N.J./Dwight Morrow Oak Park, Ill./Fenwick Harrisburg, Pa./Harrisburg Avon, Conn./Avon Millstone, N.J./The Gunnery (Conn.) Madison, Conn./Daniel Hand Hamden, Conn./Hamden Hall Stamford, Conn./Trinity Catholic Deep River, Conn./Valley Regional Grimsby, Ont./Canisius (N.Y.) Columbus, N.J./North Burlington Wilmington, N.C./Eugene Ashley Derby, Conn./Derby Weddington, N.C./Charlotte Christian Academy Palm Beach Gardens, Fla./Oxbridge Academy Bridgeton, N.J./Bridgeton Shelton, Conn./Shelton Abbotsford, B.C./Lawrenceville Prep (N.J.) Cedar Grove, N.J./Cedar Grove Hayfield, Va./Hayfield
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No. Name 53 Knappe, Andreas ** 54 Stephens, Omaine * 55 Hicks, Jon *** 56 Leone, Nino 57 Ormsby, Cole ** 58 Okounam, Philippe 59 Migliaccio, Andrew 60 Bonvicini, Ben 61 Tabur, Tom 62 Hopkins, Thomas ** 63 Crozier, Ryan * 65 Peart, Matt 66 Sidebotham, Jeffrey 67 Cespedes, Bryan 70 DeGeorge, Cam 71 Levy, Richard ** 72 Vechery, Brendan * 73 Hashemi, Steve * 75 Oak, Daniel 76 Newman, Harrison 77 Rutherford, Trey * 78 Campbell, Ian 79 Schafenacker, Kyle 80 Myers, Tommy ** 81 Graham, Brett 82 Donaldson, Mason 83 Vernieri, TJ 84 Coney, Bryan 85 Anthony, Malcolm 86 Bloom, Alec * 88 Freeborn, Connor 89 Lee, Chris * 90 Holman, Zordan 91 Blackwell, Felton 92 Myers, Mikal *** 93 Fatukasi, Folorunso ** 94 Lensander, Nicholas 94 Murphy, Kevin 95 Brouse, Noel 96 Atkins, James 98 Williams, Rhakim 99 Marinan, Sean ** * - Number of letters earned
Ht. 6-8 6-3 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-6 6-4 6-7 6-3 6-7 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-8 6-6 6-5 6-7 6-5 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-1
Wt. 325 232 238 345 262 290 266 320 300 311 300 304 205 313 255 312 309 289 295 276 311 287 284 260 195 205 168 203 185 261 255 273 256 328 325 310 247 289 262 283 227 296
Pos. OL LB LB OL DL DL DL OL OL OL OL OL LS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL F P WR WR WR WR TE LB TE F DE DL DL TE DL DL DL TE DL
Cl. RSr. RSr. RSr. Fr. RJr. RFr. Fr. RFr. RFr. RJr. RSo. RFr. Fr. RFr. Fr. RSr. RJr. Jr. RSo. Fr. Jr. RFr. RJr. RJr. Fr. Fr. RFr. RFr. RFr. Jr. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. RSr. RJr. RSr. RFr. Fr. RSo. Fr. RSr.
Hometown/Last School/High School/Prep School Silkeborg, Denmark/Handelsskolen Silkeborg East Orange, N.J./East Orange Campus Palmyra, Pa./Palmyra South Hamilton, Mass./Pingree School Windsor, Conn./Windsor Chateauguay, Que./St. Paul School (N.H.) Granby, Conn./Granby Memorial Torrington, Conn./Torrington Whitinsville, Mass./Worcester Academy Hawthorne, N.Y./Westlake Plantation, Fla./Saint Thomas Aquinas Bronx, N.Y./Governor’s Academy (Mass) Brookfield, Conn./Brookfield New London, Conn./New London Lynnfield, Mass./Lynnfield Trenton, N.J./Trenton West Ashburn, Va./Broad Run Trumbull, Conn./St. Joseph Fort Myers, Fla./Fort Myers West Hartford, Conn./Hall Markham, Ontario/Kent School (Conn.) Pompton Plains, N.J./Pequannock Cooper City, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas Coventry, Conn./Coventry State College, Pa./State College Area Allentown, Pa./Salisbury Township Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Naugatuck, Conn./Naugatuck Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape Ligonier, Pa./Ligonier Valley Senior Wilmington, Del./Salesianum School Severna Park, Md./Severna Park Portland, Maine/Cheverus Egg Harbor City, N.J./Cedar Creek Newburgh, N.Y./Newburgh Free Academy Far Rockaway, N.Y./Beach Channel Santa Barbara, Calif./Pratt (N.Y.) Westchester, Pa./Westchester East Slatington, Pa./Parkland Saugus, Mass./Blair Academy (N.J.) Worcester, Mass./Doherty Memorial Higganum, Conn./Xavier
G eographical B reakdown Connecticut (28): Allmendinger, Bartone, Bisack,
Bonvicini, Cespedes, Coney, Coyle, Dixon, Hashemi, Herring-Wilson, Jean-Pierre, Marinan, Migliaccio, Tommy Myers, Newman, Newsome, Ormsby, Rishell, Romanello, Rose, Sidebotham, Somers, Thomas, Thompson, Vitale, Walsh, Westmark, Kyle Williams
New Jersey (14): Anthony, Beals, Bell, Blackwell,
Campbell, Levy, Robinson, Sowa, Stephens, Summers, Terry, Vernieri, Nazir Williams, Zecchino
Pennsylvania (10): Bloom, Britton, Brouse, Carrezola, Donaldson, Graham, Hicks, Joseph, Lemelle, Murphy
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Florida (9): Crozier, Garson, Green, Johnson, Oak,
Puyol, Schafenacker, Vickers, Jhavon Williams,
Massachusetts (8): Atkins, DeGeorge, Leone,
McAllister, McLean, Melifonwu, Tarbur, Rhakim Williams
New York (8): Davis, Fatukasi, Hahn, Hopkins, Mikal Myers, Peart, Stapleton, Wilson
Virginia (4): Levenberry, Vechery, Donovan Williams, Richmond Williams,
Illinois (3): Garland, Diggs, Skanes California (2): Anderson, Lensander Maryland (2): Lee, Watkins, North Carolina (2): Gilmartin, Wain
Ontario (2): Rutherford, Tarbutt Quebec (2): Mayala, Okounam Deleware (1): Freeborn Georgia (1): Shirreffs, British Columbia (1): Lawley Denmark (1): Knappe Maine (1): Holman South Carolina (1): Stevens Texas (1): Hopkins Washington, D.C. (1): Richardson
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OFFENSE
DEFENSE
RETURNING LETTERMEN (18)
RETURNING LETTERMEN (16)
Pos. QB (1) WR (5)
Pos. DE (4)
TE (3) C (1) T (3) G (3) RB (2)
Player (Letters) Bryant Shirreffs (1) Tyraiq Beals (1), Brian Lemelle (1), Hergy Mayala (1), Aaron McLean (1), Noel Thomas (2) Alec Bloom (1), Chris Lee (1), Tommy Myers (2) Ryan Crozier (1) Steve Hashemi (1), Andreas Knappe (2), Richard Levy (2) Thomas Hopkins (2), Trey Rutherford (1), Brendan Vechery (1) Ron Johnson (2), Arkeel Newsome (1)
LETTERMEN LOST (8) Pos. QB (1) WR (1) G (2) T (2) RB (2) FB (1)
Player (Letters) Tim Boyle (3) Thomas Lucas (1) Kyle Bockeloh (1), Tyler Samra (3) Dalton Gifford (3) Max DeLorenzo (4), Josh Marriner (2) Jazzmar Clax (1)
RETURNING STARTERS (10) Pos. WR WR TE TE T T C G TB QB
Player Noel Thomas Tyraiq Beals Alec Bloom Tommy Myers Andreas Knappe Richard Levy Brendan Vechery Thomas Hopkins Arkeel Newsome Bryant Shirreffs
’15 Starts/Career 12/17 7/7 11/11 9/9 13/20 13/25 13/13 13/13 13/15 12/12
DT (2) LB (5) S (2) CB (3)
Player (Letters) Luke Carrezola (1), Sean Marinan (2), Cole Ormsby (2), Cameron Stapleton (1) Foley Fatukasi (2), Mikal Myers (3) Vontae Diggs (2), Jon Hicks (3), Junior Joseph (2), Omaine Stephens (1), Matthew Walsh (3) Brice McAllister (1), Obi Melifonwu (3) John Green (2), Jamar Summers (2), Jhavon Williams (3)
LETTERMEN LOST (8) Pos. DL (2) LB (2) S (3) CB (1)
Player (Letters) Kenton Adeyemi (3), Julian Campenni (4) Graham Stewart (3), Marquise Vann (3) Andrew Adams (4), Jeremy Claflin (1), Junior Lee (4) Javon Hadley (1)
RETURNING STARTERS (6) Pos. DT DE LB CB S CB
Player Foley Fatukasi Luke Carrezola Junior Joseph Jhavon Williams Obi Melifonwu Jamar Summers
’15 Starts/Career 10/12 12/12 13/17 13/30 12/35 12/17
STARTERS LOST (5) Pos. DE DT LB LB S
Player Kenton Adeyemi Julian Campenni Graham Stewart Marquise Vann Andrew Adams
’15 Starts/Career 12/24 13/38 13/27 10/25 13/33
STARTERS LOST (1) Pos. G
Player Tyler Samra
’15 Starts/Career 12/25
SPECIALISTS
RETURNING LETTERMEN (2) Pos. K (1) P (1)
Player (Letters) Bobby Puyol (2) Justin Wain (2)
LETTERMEN LOST (1) Pos. LS (1)
Player (Letters) Dominick Manco (3)
RETURNING STARTERS (2) Pos. K P
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GARRETT ANDERSON 6-1, 224 Quarterback Senior Walnut Creek, Calif. Berean Christian
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6-0, 171 Wide Receiver Sophomore East Orange, N.J. East Orange
Played both quarterback and wide receiver in 2015 and was a key to UConn’s late-season success. 2015: Enters his final season of eligibility at UConn in 2016…joined the Husky program in 2015 as a quarterback, but started working as a running back toward the end of the season…had 45-yard touchdown pass out of the running back spot in win against nationally-ranked Houston (Nov. 21)…also had a 12-yard reception vs. Houston…rushed for six yards vs. Temple (Nov. 28) and had a six-yard completion out of the QB position. Junior College: Played the 2013 and ‘14 seasons at Laney Junior College in Oakland, Calif….as the starter in 2013, threw for over 1,500 yards and 24 touchdowns…threw for 612 yards and 11 touchdowns for Laney in 2014. High School: Played at Berean Christian…also played baseball and basketball. Personal Profile: Garrett Anderson….born Oct. 29, 1994….a sociology major.
Made an immediate impact on the team as a true freshman in 2015 and will be part of the wide receiver rotation this season. 2015: True freshman who played in all 13 games and started six…was third on the team in receptions with 24 for 275 yards and two touchdowns…had a career-high six receptions for 63 yards and a TD vs. Navy (Sept. 26)…also had a receiving TD vs. USF (Oct. 17)…had two kickoff returns for 41 yards. High School: Played wide receiver at East Orange High…ranked the No. 30 prospect in the Rivals.com New Jersey Postseason Top 35…finished his senior season with 71 receptions for 1,198 yards and 16 touchdowns…second-leading receiver by yardage and receptions in New Jersey in 2014…named Third Team All-State by NJ.com…also a sprinter for East Orange, part of the New Jersey’s top 4x200 meter relay team, a team that recorded the 11th-fastest high school time in the nation in 2014…an exploratory major. Personal Profile: Tyraiq Beals…born March 25, 1966…an exploratory major.
PASS G ATT COMP PCT YDS LONG EFFIC. TD 2015 3 2 2 1.000 53 45 487.6 1 TOTAL 3 2 2 1.000 53 45 487.6 1 G ATT YDS YDS/ATT LONG TD YDS/G 2015 3 3 6 2.0 6 0 2.0 TOTAL 3 3 6 2.0 6 0 2.0
GARRETT ANDERSON’S CAREER HIGHS
Most Rec.: 6, vs. Navy, 9/26/15 Most Rec. Yards: 62, vs. Navy, 9/26/15 Most Rec. TDs: 1 (2x), last vs. USF, 10/17/15 Longest Reception: 39, vs. Navy, 9/26/15
Longest Pass: 45, vs. Houston 11/21/15 Most Rec.: 1, vs. Houston 11/21/15 Most Rec. Yards: 12, vs. Houston 11/21/15 Longest Reception: 12, vs. Houston, 11/21/15
JAMES ATKINS 6-5, 283 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Sophomore Saugus, Mass. Blair Academy (N.J.)
G 2015 13 TOTAL 13 G 2015 13 TOTAL 13
REC 24 24 ATT 1 1
YDS YDS/REC LONG 275 11.5 39 275 11.5 39 YDS YDS/ATT LONG 15 15.0 15 15 15.0 15
TD 2 2 TD 0 0
YDS/G 21.2 21.2 YDS/G 1.2 1.2
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Made his collegiate debut last year and will look for increased playing time this year as a redshirt sophomore. 2015: Made his collegiate debut by playing in two games…had a tackle in season-opener vs. Villanova (Sept. 3). 2014: Redshirted. High School: Played offensive and defensive line at Blair Academy (N.J.)… team went 6-2 during his senior season and won the Mid-Atlantic Prep League title….named to the Newark Star Ledger All-Prep team on defense…awarded Blair Academy’s Frere Football Award following his senior season. Personal Profile: James Atkins, Jr…born July 10, 1995…a sociology major. G UA A TOTAL Sacks TFL YDS FF FR 2015 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
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BRANDON BISACK 6-5, 227 Quarterback Redshirt Freshman Fairfield, Conn. Warde
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In-state product who was a redshirt last year and enjoyed a productive 2016 spring practice. 2015: Redshirted…had 53 yards of passing in 2016 spring game on an eightof-12 performance. High School: Was a pro-style quarterback…as a senior, threw for 2,575 yards with 22 touchdowns… named first team All-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference as a senior…also punted for the team…led team to wins in three of final four games…threw for over 1,500 yards as a junior and 14 touchdowns…three-year starter at QB…also played safety during high school career. Personal Profile: Brandon John Bisack…born June 22, 1997…an exploratory major.
FELTON BLACKWELL 6-2, 328 Defensive Line Redshirt Freshman Egg Harbor City, N.J. Cedar Creek
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Redshirt freshman who will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016. 2015: Redshirted. High School: A defensive tackle at Cedar Creek High School…ranked a top-50 prospect in New Jersey by ESPN…named a First Team Cape Atlantic League-National Conference All-Star after his senior season…Cedar Creek went 7-3 during his senior season. Personal Profile: Felton A. Blackwell III…born January 17, 1997…an exploratory major.
6-6, 261 Tight End Junior Ligonier, Pa. Ligonier Valley Senior
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Returning starter at tight end who has played in 24 games over the past two seasons and is developing as a veteran leader on the offense. 2015: Started 11 of 13 game -- only two games without a start where when Huskies came out in multiple WR formations…had 22 receptions for 314 yards with a touchdowns…had five receptions for 97 yards against USF (Oct. 17) and had four receptions for 67 in win vs. UCF (Oct. 10)…also had three receptions for 42 yards in win vs. Army (Sept. 12)…had a 23-yard TD reception in win vs. East Carolina (Oct. 30)….made two receptions for 24 yards vs. Marshall in St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 26). 2014: Made 11 appearances as a true freshman…caught a 16-yard touchdown against Boise State (Sept. 13)…hauled in two receptions for 24 yards vs. BYU (Aug. 29)…was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team in 2014. High School: Named to Pennsylvania Sportswriters Class AA All-State Team as a senior and earned a spot on the USA Today All-Pennsylvania team… first-team tight end on The Tribune-Democrat’s All-Area Team…represented Pennsylvania in the Big 33 Classic on June 14, 2014 in Hershey, Pa. …had two catches for 18 yards in that game…finished his senior year with 45 receptions for 830 yards and 12 touchdowns…also rushed for 79 yards and a score… playing outside linebacker, recorded 57 tackles and a sack. Personal Profile: Alec Bloom…born April 3, 1996…an economics major. G 2014 11 2015 13 TOTAL 24
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CHRIS BRITTON 6-1, 240 Linebacker Redshirt Sophomore Harrisburg, Pa. Harrisburg
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Received high praise for his performance during the spring of 2016 and will look to contribute on the field this year for the first time. 2015: Did not see any game action. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Joined UConn in the spring of 2014 as a mid-year enrollee… linebacker at Harrisburg High School…had more than 125 tackles in his senior season of 2012…Harrisburg went 11-3 in his senior season and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pennsylvania Class AAAA playoffs…played in the Big 33 All-Star Game in Hershey, Pa…was also a standout basketball player in high school. Personal Profile: Christopher Britton, Jr. …born Dec. 16, 1994…an urban and community studies major.
IAN CAMPBELL 6-5, 287 Offensive Line Redshirt Freshman Pompton Plains, N.J. Pequannock
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Redshirt freshman who will look for his first collegiate playing time this season. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played tight end at Pequannock Township High School… named a top-five tight end in New Jersey by NJ.com… ranked a top-50 prospect in New Jersey and a top-30 tight end in the country by ESPN… helped Pequannock finish 9-2 during his senior season and reach the NJSIAA Group 2 semifinals…2013 MSG Varsity All-New Jersey…had 33 receptions for 375 yards and a TD as a junior. Personal Profile: Ian Campbell…a pre-kinesiology major.
LUKE CARREZOLA 6-3, 260 Defensive End Junior Langhorne, Pa. Neshaminy
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Veteran defensive performer who has played in 19 games over the past two seasons and brings a physical presence to the game. 2015: Was a mainstay in the Husky lineup with 12 starts…had 45 tackles on the season with six in three different games, including the win vs. East Carolina (Oct. 30)…led the team in tackles for a loss with 11.5..was second on the team in sacks with six, including two in win over nationally-ranked Houston (Nov. 21)…had 2.5 tackles for a loss at Tulane (Nov. 7)…had three tackles vs. Marshall in St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 26)…also played on the offense side of the ball in regular-season finale vs. Temple (Nov. 28) and had one reception for four yards. 2014: Played in six games as a true freshman…finished with eight tackles… made two stops vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)…notched three tackles at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23). High School: Played tight end, defensive end and linebacker at Neshaminy High School…following senior season, named to Pennsylvania Football Writers Class AAAA All-State Team…helped Neshaminy High to a 13-2 record, culminating with a PIAA District 1 Class AAAA title and a berth in the state semifinals…represented Pennsylvania in the Big 33 Classic on June 14 in Hershey, Pa. …had two sacks in that game…had nine receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown in his junior and senior seasons…on defense, posted 56 tackles, 20.0 TFL and eight sacks as a senior…over his three-year varsity career at defensive end, notched 144 tackles, 40.0 TFL and 15.5 sacks. Personal Profile: Luke Carrezola…born October 6, 1995…an exploratory major. G UA 2014 6 3 2015 13 24 TOTAL 19 27
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BRYAN CESPEDES 6-7, 313 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Freshman New London, Conn. New London
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Redshirt freshman who will look for his first collegiate playing time this year. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played tackle in high school…helped New London to a state playoff berth as a senior in Class M Large Division…team had 338 yards of total offense or more in five games…began playing football as a sophomore in high school…also a standout in basketball and baseball at New London. Personal Profile: Brian Miguel Cespedes…born August 30, 1996…an exploratory major.
BRYAN CONEY 6-1, 203 Wide Receiver Redshirt Freshman Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatuck
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RYAN CROZIER 6-4, 300 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Sophomore Plantation, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
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Returns to the field this season after missing 2015 with an injury…is listed on the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List, given to the top center in the country. 2015: Missed entire season with an injury…was moved to center in spring practice of ’15 and suffered injury at end of the spring…practiced in full in spring of ’16. 2014: Played in 10 games on the offensive line, starting the final three at left
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TYLER DAVIS 6-4, 235 F Redshirt Freshman Bellmore, N.Y. Mepham
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Redshirt freshman who will look for his first collegiate playing time this fall. 2015: Redshirted…threw for 83 yards on ten completions in 2016 spring game. High School: Enrolled at UConn for the 2014 spring semester…USA TODAY 2014 All-New York Team…ranked the No. 6 2015 prospect in New York by Rivals.com…tabbed as the fifth-best prospect in New York by ESPN… ranked among the top-15 prospects in the state by Scout.com …three-year starter at quarterback for Mepham High School…led Mepham to a 7-2 league record in 2014…as a senior, threw for 1,092 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 1,553 yards and 22 touchdowns…as a junior, threw for 1,023 yards and six TDs while rushing for 1,107 yards and 21 TDs. Personal Profile: Tyler Davis…born April 2, 1997…a pre-sport management major.
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FOLORUNSO FATUKASI 6-4, 310 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Junior Far Rockaway, N.Y. Beach Channel
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VONTAE DIGGS 6-2, 225 Linebacker Junior Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North
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Has gained great experience over the past two seasons and ended 2016 spring practice as a starter on the depth chart. 2015: Has played in 24 games over the past two seasons both a linebacker and on special teams…made 12 tackles this season, including a career-high five vs. UCF (Oct. 10)…also had a pair of tackles in season-opening win vs. Villanova (Sept. 3). 2014: Played in all 12 games a true freshman, seeing time on special teams and at linebacker…recorded 10 tackles on the year…posted two stops at No. 18 East Carolina…had a quarterback hurry vs. UCF (Nov. 1)…finished the year with a season-high four tackles vs. SMU (Dec. 6). High School: Played defensive end, linebacker and quarterback at Downers Grove North…2013 Daily Herald DuPage County All-Area Team…a Pioneer Local West Suburan All-Conference Silver Division selection…notched 30 tackles during his senior season…also played basketball and high jumped for the track team. Personal Profile: Vontae Diggs…born November 7, 1995…an urban and community studies major. G 2014 12 2015 11 TOTAL 23
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Ended 2016 spring practice as a starter on the depth chart after gaining considerable experience in his first two seasons. 2015: Named All-American Athletic Conference honorable mention… emerged as a standout on the Husky defensive line this year with stars in 11 of 13 games…has now played 24 games over the past two seasons with 14 starts…had 50 tackles on the season, which was sixth on the team…led the team with eight tackles for a loss and was third in sacks with seven…forced four fumbles…tied a career-high with seven tackles vs. Marshall (Dec. 26) in St. Petersburg Bowl…also had a sack in that game…also had seven tackles at BYU (Oct. 2)…had six tackles in wins over Villanova (Sept. 3) and East Carolina (Oct. 30)…had a pair of sacks in Villanova game. 2014: Played in all 12 games on the defensive line, starting three at defensive tackle…posted 31 tackles with 3.0 tackles for loss…had three tackles, including one for loss, at USF (Sept. 19)…recorded four tackles and 0.5 TFL at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23)…notched four solo tackles at Army (Nov. 8)…capped the year with a season-high five tackles vs. SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Redshirted High School: Had 78 tackles as a senior with ten sacks…named Second Team All-Queens/Long Island by the New York Daily News as a senior… played in Empire Challenge All-Star Game (June 18)…team reached PSAL Bowl Division finals in sophomore year and was 6-3 in junior year…was limited to just two games in junior year because of injury…first player from Beach Channel High School to go directly to a FBS school. Personal: Folorunso Ifeyinka Fatukasi…born March 4, 1995…a communication sciences major. G UA A TOTAL Sacks TFL YDS FF 2014 12 18 13 31 0 3 3 0 2015 12 33 17 50 7.5 7 24 4 TOTAL 24 51 30 81 7.5 10 27 4
FOLORUNSO FATUKASI’S CAREER HIGHS Most Tackles: 7 (2x), last vs. Marshall, 12/26/15 Most TFL: 2.0, vs. Villanova, 9/3/15 Most Sacks: 2.0, vs. Villanova, 9/3/15
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CONNOR FREEBORN 6-5, 255 Linebacker Redshirt Freshman Wilmington, Del. Salesianum School
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Will look for his first collegiate playing time this season after a redshirt year in 2015. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played tight end, defensive end and outside linebacker at Salesianum School…Second Team All-State as a senior…team won state Division I championship in junior year with an 11-1 record…helped Salesianum to a 7-4 record in 2014 and a berth in Division I state playoffs… ranked a top-five prospect in Delaware by Rivals.com…ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the state by ESPN…also a standout lacrosse player in high school. Personal Profile: Stephen Connor Freeborn…born September 13, 1996…an exploratory major.
AARON GARLAND 5-11, 193 Safety Redshirt Freshman Oak Park, Ill. Fenwick
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Will look for his first collegiate playing time this season after a redshirt year in 2015. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played cornerback at Fenwick High… ranked the No. 35 prospect in the Rivals.com Illinois Postseason Top 35…tabbed a top-30 prospect in Illinois and a top-75 cornerback prospect nationally by ESPN… helped Fenwick reach the Illinois Class 7A quarterfinals during his senior season…had an 87-yard kickoff return for a TD in second round playoff win… in second round game, had a 61-yard interception to set up winning score… recorded a total of four interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns, in 2014… Personal Profile: Aaron P. Garland…born November 7, 1996…a precommunications science major.
JOHN GREEN 5-10, 190 Cornerback Redshirt Senior Miami, Fla. Felix Varela
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Veteran of the Husky defense who will be part of the regular rotation in the defensive backfield 2015: Played in 12 games and starting in one of them…had eight tackles on the season with a season-high of three in win vs. East Carolina (Oct. 30)…also had two pass break-ups…has played in 34 games over the past three seasons. 2014: Played in all 12 games in the secondary after converting from wide receiver to cornerback in the offseason…finished the season with 11 tackles and five pass breakups…had a season-high six tackles at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23)…posted two pass breakups against both Cincinnati (Nov. 22) and SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Played in 10 games at wide receiver and on special teams, finishing the year with five catches for 40 yards…started against No. 14 Michigan (Sept. 21) and at Buffalo (Sept. 28)…had two catches for 22 yards vs. Maryland (Sept. 14)…had a nine-yard catch vs. No. 18 Louisville (Nov. 8). 2012: Redshirted. High School: Had 13 receptions for 186 yards and three TDs in 2011 … had a 32.3 yards punting average as a senior … Team was District runner-up in senior year … also ran track in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter events. Personal Profile: John Christopher Green … born Nov. 12, 1993…an urban and community studies major. G 2013 10 2014 12 2015 11 TOTAL 33
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JOHN GREEN’S CAREER HIGHS Most Tackles: 6, at ECU, 10/23/14 Most PBU: 2 (2x), last vs. SMU, 12/6/14
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STEVE HASHEMI 6-6, 289 Offensive Lineman Junior Trumbull, Conn. St. Joseph
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Ended 2016 spring practice at second on the depth chart at left tackle. 2015: Played in eight games working out of the left guard spot and also played on punt protection…made his first career start vs. Marshall (Dec. 26) in St. Petersburg Bowl at the tight end spot…made one reception for ten yards. 2014: Saw time in six games on special teams as a true freshman…named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. High School: Played offensive tackle at St. Joseph…named CHSCA All-State First Team following his senior season… Hearst Connecticut Newspapers Super 33 selection…All-FCIAC selection…All-Walter Camp Football Foundation team member…New Haven Register All-State…helped St. Joseph to a 13-2 record in 2013, winning the Class M state title…blocked for a rushing attack that averaged 8.8 yards a carry…part of an offense that averaged 475 yards per game…also played basketball at St. Joseph, helping the school to two state titles. Personal Profile: Stephen Hashemi….born Sept. 20, 1996…an economics major.
JON HICKS 6-2, 238 Linebacker Redshirt Senior Palmyra, Pa. Palmyra
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Veteran performer on the Husky defense, who looks to be part of the regular rotation among the Husky LBs in 2016. 2015: Played in all 13 games both on special teams and on defense…has played in 34 games over the past three seasons…made ten tackles in ‘15 with three each in wins vs. Villanova (Sept. 3) and UCF (Oct. 10). 2014: Played in all 12 games on special teams and at linebacker…finished the season with 17 tackles…posted four tackles against both Cincinnati (Nov. 22) and SMU (Dec. 6)…recovered a fumble against Boise State (Sept. 13). 2013: Played in nine games as part of UConn’s kick coverage units. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Was named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class AAA AllStar Team … made 140 tackles, including 25 in one game, with 4.5 sacks as a senior in 2011 along with two blocked punts and two forced fumbles … played both inside linebacker and offensive line … played in the Big 33 All-Star game (Pennsylvania vs. Ohio) … was the first Palmyra HS player in that game since 1977 and was one of four LBs for the Pennsylvania team … led high school team to a regular season record of 9-3, its best in four decades … team made its first-ever District Three playoff appearance and won a triple OT game in the first round. Personal Profile: Jonathan Adams Hicks … born Dec. 10, 1993…an exercise science major. G UA A TOTAL Sacks TFL YDS FR 2013 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 12 10 7 17 0 0.5 0 1 2015 12 6 4 10 0 1 3 0 TOTAL 33 16 11 27 0 1 3 1
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ZORDAN HOLMAN 6-5, 256 F Redshirt Freshman Portland, Maine Cheverus
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Redshirt freshman who will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played tight end and defensive line at Cheverus High School…2013 and 2014 Portland Press Herald All-State…won the 2014 Frank J. Gaziano Award as the best defensive lineman in the state of Maine…2013 Maine Defensive Player of the Year…led Cheverus to the Maine Eastern Class A state title game in 2014…recorded 41 tackles and six sacks as a senior… recovered three fumbles in a state semifinal game…also played basketball at Cheverus…served as class president…won the 2013 Age 16-17 heavyweight title at the North American Grappling Association World Championships in both traditional and Brazilian jiu-jitsu rules. Personal Profile: Zordan Holman…born December 2, 1995…was born in Croatia and moved to the United States with his family in 2000…an exploratory major.
TOMMY HOPKINS 6-6, 311 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Junior Hawthorne, N.Y. Westlake
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Experienced offensive lineman who was first on the depth chart at left guard following 2016 spring practice, where he started all 13 games last year.
2015: Started all 13 games for the Huskies at left guard…was part of a UConn offensive line that saw the same starting five in all 12 games…has played in 25 games over the past two years. 2014: Played in all 12 games on special teams…recorded a tackle at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23)… was named to the 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. 2013: Redshirted High School: Named to the New York State Sportswriters Association Class B First Team…also played defense and made 61 tackles with 5.5 sacks…was named to the 2012 Journal-News Super 11 team…school advanced to Class B state semifinals in sophomore year and was a starter. Personal: Thomas Andrew Hopkins…born July 15, 1994…an economics major.
CHRIS JEAN-PIERRE 5-11, 208 Safety Redshirt Freshman Deep River, Conn. Valley Regional
In-state product who was a redshirt last year and will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Had 61 tackles as a senior with 207 career tackles and nine career interceptions…on offense, played quarterback with 1,256 passing yards as a senior and 1,203 rushing yards…also played running back and wide receiver during his career… punted and returned punts…team played in three state championship brackets during his career, including winning the 2014 Class S-Large title for Valley Regional/Old Lyme…also played basketball as team won state championship and played in state title game three-straight years. Personal Profile: Christopher Jean-Pierre…born August 22, 1997…a presport management major.
RON JOHNSON 5-11, 220 Running Back Junior Naples, Fla. Palmetto Ridge
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Experienced running back who will see plenty of playing time 2016 in the backfield rotation. 2015: Third-leading rusher on the team with 224 yards and is second with five TDs…was part of the running back rotation all season long with starts in the first two games…had a touchdown in each of the first three games…had a season-high 65 yards of rushing in win over Villanova (Sept. 3)…also had 41 yards in win over nationally-ranked Houston (Nov. 21)…had four receptions for 29 yards, including a 22-yarder against USF (Oct. 17)…scored UConn’s only touchdown of the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Marshall (Dec. 26) on an eightyard run…has played in 25 games in his Husky career with seven starts. 2014: Played in all 12 games, starting five at tailback as a true freshman…led UConn with 429 yards rushing and three touchdowns…capped the season with 101 yards on the ground and a touchdown vs. SMU (Dec. 6)…punched in two goal-line scores in a win over UCF (Nov. 1)…recorded a season-long 11-yard reception vs. BYU (Aug. 29)…carried eight times for 37 yards vs. Temple (Sept. 27)…posted a season-best 23-yard carry at Tulane (Oct. 11)… 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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2015: Named All-American Athletic Conference honorable mention…started all 13 games for the Huskies at middle linebacker and was the team’s secondleading tackler with 93 stops…has now played in 24 games over the past two seasons with 17 starts…had a career-high 16 tackles against Cincinnati (Oct. 24)…also made nine tackles in win against Villanova (Sept. 3) and at Missouri (Sept. 19)…made seven tackles vs. Marshall (Dec. 26) in the St. Petersburg Bowl…had a forced fumble in win over nationally-ranked Houston (Nov. 21)…had first career interception vs. USF (Oct. 17). 2014: Played in 11 games, starting four at linebacker…finished the season with 41 tackles, including four for loss…opened the year with four tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery vs. BYU (Aug. 29)…had two tackles for loss at USF (Sept. 19)…recorded five tackles and recovered a fumble at Army (Nov. 8)…made six stops vs. Cincinnati (Nov. 22)…closed the season with a careerhigh seven tackles, including six solo, vs. SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Redshirted. High School: Was named PIAA Class AAA First Team All-State as a senior by Pennsylvania Football News and the Pennsylvania Sports Writers… had 79 tackles as a senior with 17 tackles for a loss…also had five receptions for 63 yards as a senior…team was 13-2 in senior season and advanced to semifinals of PIAA Class AAAA semifinals…as a junior had 59 tackles with 9.0 for a loss and also two touchdown receptions…team was 12-2 and advanced to state semifinals…had 19 tackles as a sophomore…played in the prestigious Big 33 Classic on June 15 as Pennsylvania topped Maryland 58-27. Personal: Auguste Joseph…born Sept. 7, 1994…a sociology major. Ron Johnson
rushed six times for 48 yards at Army (Nov. 8)…posted 67 yards on the ground at Memphis (Nov. 29). High School: Played running back and outside linebacker at Palmetto Ridge… named to the Naples Daily News All-Area team in 2013…rushed for 1,522 yards on 255 carriers with 16 touchdowns as a senior in 2013…also notched 18 tackles at linebacker…in three varsity seasons, rushed for 3,343 yards and 32 touchdowns, averaging 6.0 yards per carry…named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press…also played basketball at Palmetto Ridge. Personal Profile: Ron Erickson Johnson II…an exploratory major. G 2014 12 2015 12 TOTAL 24 G 2014 12 2015 12 TOTAL 24
ATT YDS YDS/ATT LONG 114 429 3.8 23 88 224 2.5 29 202 653 3.2 29 REC YDS YDS/REC LONG 3 20 6.7 11 4 29 7.3 22 7 49 7.0 22
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JUNIOR JOSEPH’S CAREER HIGHS Most Tackles: 16 vs. Cincinnati, 10/24/15 Most TFL: 2.0, at USF, 9/19/14
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RON JOHNSON’S CAREER HIGHS Most Carries: 23, vs. SMU, 12/6/14 Most Rush Yards: 101, vs. SMU, 12/6/14 Longest Run: 29, vs. Houston, 11/21/15 Most Rush TDs: 2, vs. UCF, 11/1/14 Most Receptions: 2, vs. USF, 10/17/15 Longest Reception: 22, vs. USF, 10/17/15 Most Rec. Yards: 22, vs. USF, 10/17/15
JUNIOR JOSEPH 6-1, 245 Linebacker Redshirt Junior Sinking Springs, Pa. Wilson Westlawn
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6-8, 325 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Senior Silkborg, Denmark Handelsskolen Silkeborg
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Experienced offensive lineman who has started the past 20 games for the Huskies at right tackle dating back to 2014. 2015: Started all 13 games for UConn at right tackle…has now played in 23 career games with 20 starts…part of a 2015 Husky offensive line that saw the same five players start every game during the regular season…named to the Preseason Watch List for the Wuerffel Trophy and a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. 2014: Played in 10 games, starting the final seven of the season at right tackle… named to the 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Academic team. 2013: Saw time in one game…named to the 2013 American Athletic Conference All-Academic team. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Came to the Connecticut program from his native Denmark… played for the Triangle Razorbacks of the Danish American Football Federation along with former Huskies Zach Frazer, Alex Polito and Alex Molina…team won the 2011 league championship game – “The Mermaid Bowl”…attended Handelsskolen Silkeborg for secondary school Personal Profile: Andreas Emil Knappe…born June 2, 1991…a communications and political science major.
SHERIDEN LAWLEY 6-4, 290 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Sophomore Abbotsford, B.C. W.J. Mouat Secondary
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Saw his first collegiate playing time in 2015 and ended ’16 spring practice second on the depth chart at defensive tackle. 2015: Played in one game making his collegiate debut vs. UCF (October 10). 2014: Redshirted. High School: Spent one year at Lawrenceville Prep in Lawrenceville, N.J. after his high school career in Abbotsford, British Columbia at W.J. Mouat Secondary…was a two-year starter at defensive end and guard at W.J. Mouat… first player from Mouat to receive a Division I scholarship…named to the Newark Star Ledger All-Prep Team after his season with Lawrenceville. Personal Profile: Sheriden Lawley…an exploratory major.
CHRIS LEE 6-7, 273 Tight End Sophomore Severna Park, Md. Severna Park
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Made his collegiate debut last season and ended spring practice second on depth chart at one of the tight end spots. 2015: Played in six games as a true freshman…played on both offense and special teams. High School: Tight end at Severna Park High School…First Team AllCounty as a senior…caught six touchdowns during the 2014 season…named a top-five tight end in the state by Maryland Varsity…also a basketball player at Severna Park, helping the squad to a 23-3 record in 2013-14. Personal Profile: Christopher Lee…born March 29, 1997…a pre-education major.
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BRIAN LEMELLE 5-10, 175 Wide Receiver Senior Harrisburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt
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Sports News Class AAA Offensive Player of the Year…had 91 receptions as a senior for 1,546 yards and 11 TDs…also returned punts and kickoffs and was team’s punter…team went 14-1 in senior season and advanced to PIAA Class AAA tournament…as a junior, had 93 receptions for 1,630 yards and 13 TDs…team was 13-3 and played in championship game of AAA bracket… had 70 receptions for 1,223 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore and team was 13-3 and played in AAA championship game, losing by one point… played in the prestigious Big 33 Classic on June 15 as Pennsylvania topped Maryland 58-27…had one reception for a 68-yard TD….played for the winning North team in the Chesapeake Bowl…had three receptions for 98 yards in that contest. Personal: Brian Keith Lemelle…born March 31, 1994…a communications sciences major.
Veteran performer who missed second half of last year with an injury; ended 2016 spring practice second on the depth chart at one of the wide receiver spots. 2015: Played in seven games and made two receptions…also had two punt returns…had a reception against Army (Sept. 12) and Missouri (Sept. 19)… missed last six games of the season with an injury. 2014: Played in nine games at wide receiver and on special teams…finished the year with five catches for 27 yards and returned five kicks for 116 yards and a 23.2 return average…had two catches against Boise State (Sept. 13)…posted a season-long 10-yard reception at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23)…also had a season-long 28-yard kick return at ECU…made two catches for 14 yards at Army (Nov. 8)…ran back his only kick return for 25 yards vs. SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Played in 11 games as a true freshman, opening the year as the primary punt returner before becoming a key factor in the passing game at receiver… finished the year with 16 receptions, 177 yards and two touchdowns…caught three passes for 81 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown, at No. 21 UCF (Oct. 26)…had three catches for 11 yards vs. No. 18 Louisville (Nov. 8)…caught five passes for 28 yards and a touchdown vs. Rutgers (Nov. 30)…posted five catches and 57 yards vs. Memphis (Dec. 7). High School: Named Parade Magazine All-America Honorable Mention… Pennsylvania career record holder in receptions (269) and receiving yardage (4,529) while his career TDs (38) is second… was named the Pennsylvania
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NICHOLAS LENSANDER 6-2, 247 Tight End Redshirt Senior Santa Barbara, Calif. Bishop Garcia Diego
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Walk-on member of Husky team that has not seen any game action during his career. 2015: Did not see any game action…walk-on member of squad that transferred to UConn from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he played basketball from 2012-14. 2014: Did not see any game action. High School: Played both football and men’s tennis at Bishop Diego Personal Profile: Nicholas Henry Lensander…a digital media and design major.
E.J. LEVENBERRY 6-3, 250 Linebacker Redshirt Junior Woodbridge, Va. C.D. Hylton
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Transfer from Florida State who sat out the 2015 season at UConn and has two years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2016…had a total of five tackles with half a tackle for a loss in the 2016 UConn Spring Game. 2014: Played in all 13 games for the Seminoles and played in the National College Football Playoff semifinals in the Rose Bowl…was 14th on the team with 21 tackles and also had a tackle for a loss and a pass break-up. 2013: Appeared in in 13 games and made one start…intercepted a pass and
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returned it 78 yards for a touchdown against Idaho and added two tackles… led the team and set a new career high with eight tackles, 1.0 TFL and one pass break-up against North Carolina State…registered four tackles and forced a fumble against Maryland…tied for second on the team with six tackles at Wake Forest…added six tackles against Syracuse…had five special teams tackles as a member of the kickoff coverage unit…ranked ninth on the team with 39 tackles, including 1.0 tackles for loss. High School: Registered 172 tackles (129 solo, 23 for loss), 14 deflections and 24 quarterback hurries as C.D. Hylton posted a 10-3 record and reached the Virginia Group AAA Division 6 state semifinals…registered 20 tackles, including 15 solo stops in his final game for Hylton…team was 21-4 over the course of his two junior and senior seasons…a two-time Washington Post AllMetro selection…participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl…played his first two seasons of high school football at perennial Washington, D.C. area power DeMatha Catholic. Personal: Eric Levenberry, Jr….born Nov. 16, 1994….a communications science major.
RICHARD LEVY 6-6, 312 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Senior Trenton, N.J. Trenton West
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Moves to the right guard spot this season after starting every game at left tackle for the previous two seasons. 2015: Started all 13 games for the Huskies at left tackle…has now started all 25 UConn games over that past two seasons at the position…part of a 2015 offensive line unit that saw the same five players start at every game in the regular season at the same position. 2014: Started all 12 games at left tackle, one of three Huskies to start every game on the offensive line. 2013: Saw time at Buffalo (Sept. 28). 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played both on the offensive and defensive line …was team captain…also wrestled in high school. Personal Profile: Richard Anthony Levy … born Sept. 12, 1992….a psychological sciences and human development and family studies major.
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SEAN MARINAN 6-1, 296 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Senior Higganum, Conn. Xavier
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Outstanding student-athlete who plays both a valuable role on special teams and as a reserve on defense. 2015: Played in all 13 games on specials teams and as a reserve on defense… made nine tackles (first of his career) with two against Navy (Sept. 26), BYU (Oct. 2), Cincinnati (Oct. 24) and against Marshall (Dec. 26) in the St. Petersburg Bowl…also had a half tackle for a loss vs. Cincinnati. 2014: Played in 11 games on special teams and saw time at defensive tackle… named to the 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. 2013: Named to the 2013 American Athletic Conference All-Academic team. 2012: Redshirted…was named to the 2012 BIG EAST All-Academic team. High School: Led Xavier to its second-straight Class LL title in football … had 64 tackles and three sacks and led team in quarterback knockdowns as a senior…2011-12 Hartford Courant Male High School Athlete of the Year … named New Haven Register All-Area Wrestling Most Valuable Player as a senior … as a senior was 47-0 in 220-pound weight class and won titles at New England Championship, State Open, Class LL and Southern Connecticut Conference meets …was third in Class LL meet and second in state open as a junior … finished fifth in the Class L meet as a sophomore at 215 pounds… father Sean Sr. is head football coach at Xavier … National Honor Society member. Personal Profile: Sean Robert Marinan, Jr. … born May 5, 1994…earned undergraduate degree in management information systems and currently a graduate student in sport management. G 2013 0 2014 11 2015 12 TOTAL 23
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HERGY MAYALA 6-2, 200 Wide Receiver Sophomore Montreal, Que. Trinity Pawling (N.Y.)
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BRICE M c ALLISTER 5-11, 193 Safety Junior East Longmeadow, Mass. Suffield Academy (Conn.)
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Emerging player on the Husky defense who ended 2016 spring practice second on the depth chart at strong safety. 2015: Played in all 13 games on both defense and special teams…made seven tackles (one in seven games) and also had two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. 2014: Saw time in five games at cornerback and on special teams as a true freshman…finished with seven tackles…posted a season-high three stops at Memphis (Nov. 29). High School: Played a year at East Longmeadow High School before moving to Suffield (Conn.) Academy for three years…played defensive back and wide receiver in high school as well…following his junior season at Suffield in 2012, was named New England Prep School Class B Player of the Year…earned the same honor as a senior in 2013…rushed for 1,723 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2012 to lead Suffield to the Norm Walker Bowl title…added 1,188 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground in 2013…team won the Arthur Valicenti Bowl during his senior year…Suffield had perfect seasons during his junior and senior campaigns. Personal Profile: Brice D. McAllister…an economics major. G UA A TOTAL Sacks TFL YDS FF FR P 2015 13 6 1 7 0 0 0 2 1 0 TOTAL 13 6 1 7 0 0 0 2 1 0
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Aaron McLean
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6-5, 220 Wide Receiver Sophomore Southborough, Mass. St. Mark’s
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Played an immediate role as a true freshman last year and will look to be in the wide receiver rotation again this season. 2015: Played in 10 games and made four receptions for 56 yards…had a 29-yard reception in win vs. UCF (Oct. 10)…also had an 11-yard catch in win vs. East Carolina (Oct. 30). High School: Wide receiver at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Mass. … named 2013 and 2014 All-New England Class C…ranked the No. 11 prospect in Massachusetts by ESPN…led the Independent School League in touchdown receptions in 2013 with 10…had nine touchdown receptions with over 700 yards as a sophomore…Boston Globe All-Scholastic…also plays basketball at St. Mark’s. Personal Profile: Aaron McLean…born July 9, 1996…a pre-sport management major. G REC YDS YDS/REC LONG TD YDS/G 2015 10 4 56 14.0 29 0 5.6 TOTAL 10 4 56 14.0 29 0 5.6
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6-3, 217 Safety Redshirt Senior South Grafton, Mass. Grafton
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Three-year starter for the Huskies at free safety and has been among the top four tacklers on the team in each of the past three years. 2015: Played in all 13 games and started 12 of them…has started 35 games over the past three seasons…was third on the team in tackles with 88 and also registered two tackles for a loss and two interceptions…had a career-high 13 tackles vs. Cincinnati (Oct. 24) and 12 vs. Navy (Sept. 26)…the interceptions came in a pair of wins -- vs. UCF (Oct. 10) and East Carolina (Oct. 30)…had nine tackles vs. Marshall in St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 26)… was second on the team with five pass break-ups. 2014: Started the first 11 games of the season at safety…placed fourth on the team with 75 tackles…added 3.5 tackles for loss and three pass breakups… recorded 10 tackles vs. Boise State (Sept. 13) and at Army (Nov. 8)…had five tackles, including one for loss, at USF (Sept. 19)…notched eight tackles with one for loss at Memphis (Nov. 29). 2013: Started all 12 games at free safety…finished second on the team with 70 tackles, adding 3.0 TFL, two forced fumbles and two interceptions…named a Freshman All-America Honorable Mention by Scout.com…opened the year with an 11-tackle, 1.5-TFL, INT performance against Towson (Aug. 29)…had seven tackles, one for loss, and a fumble recovery vs. No. 14 Michigan (Sept. 21)…had four tackles and an interception at Buffalo (Sept. 28)…recorded six tackles at No. 21 UCF (Oct. 26)…posted nine tackles at SMU (Nov. 16)… recorded six tackles and forced a fumble vs. Rutgers (Nov. 30)…ended the year with nine tackles and a forced fumble vs. Memphis (Dec. 7)…named to the 2013 American Athletic Conference All-Academic team. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played both running back and defensive back in high school … rushed for 1,394 yards in senior year with 17 touchdowns … made 14 tackles on defense and had three interceptions…also had ten two-point conversions … named to the ESPN Boston All-State team…rushed for 320 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Leichester in 2011..was also a long jumper and triple 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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jumper on the track team. Personal Profile: Henry William O. Melifonwu … born April 5, 1994…a sociology and human development and family studies major. G UA A TOTAL TFL YDS FF 2013 12 39 31 70 3 5 2 2014 11 52 23 75 3.5 9 0 2015 13 59 29 88 2 7 0 TOTAL 36 150 83 233 8.5 21 2
KEVIN MURPHY 6-1, 289 Defensive Linesman Redshirt Freshman West Chester, Pa. West Chester East
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Will be looking for his first collegiate playing time in 2016 after redshirting last season. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Mini Maxwell award winner…named Team Defensive MVP… earned Body Armor PA Top DT MVP…East West All-Star Game Nominee… three year All-Chesmont player OL and DL…three-time All-Area…two-time All-State…Rivals Camp top performer (Piscataway N.J.)…four-year starter and three-year captain…300 career tackles, 60 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 41 games played. Personal Profile: Kevin James Murphy…born January 9, 1997…an exploratory major.
Personal Profile: Mikal D. Myers…born Aug. 14, 1994…a communications sciences major.
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6-1, 325 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Senior Newburgh, N.Y. Newburgh Free Academy
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Dependable senior who has played in 33 games over the past three seasons and ended 2016 spring practice first on the depth chart at one of the defensive tackle spots. 2015: Played in all 13 games as part of the regular rotation on the defensive line…started games vs. Army (Sept. 12) and Navy (Sept. 26)…had 26 tackles on the season with four for a loss, which was fifth on the team…had four tackles vs. Marshall in St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 26) had a fumble recovery vs. BYU (Oct. 2). 2014: Played in all 12 games and made one start on the defensive line… finished the year with 30 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks…had four tackles, 2.0 TFL and a sack vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)…recorded two tackles, both for loss, at Tulane (Oct. 11)…posted a career-high six tackles at Army (Nov. 8)…capped the year with five tackles and a sack vs. SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Played in eight games, recorded five tackles. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played on both the offensive and defensive line in high school … was named a first team Class AA selection on the offensive line by the New York Sportswriters Association … was second team in junior year…on defense as a senior, had 91 tackles with 14 for a loss and 10 sacks … team was 10-2 in senior year and advanced to championship game of NYSAPHSAA Class 4A tournament … team won its first Section 9 Class AA title since 2003.
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G UA A TOTAL Sacks TFL YDS FR 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 8 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 2014 12 18 12 30 2 6 20 0 2015 12 12 14 26 0 4 4 1 TOTAL 32 32 29 61 2 10 24 1
Most Tackles: 6, vs. Army, 11/18/15 Most TFL: 2.0, vs. Stony Brook, 9/6/14 Most Sacks: 1.0 (2x), last vs. SMU, 12/6/14
TOMMY MYERS 6-5, 260 F Redshirt Junior Coventry, Conn. Coventry
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Part of a UConn legacy family as both his mother and father were Husky varsity athletes; ended 2016 spring practice first on the depth chart at one of the tight end spots. 2015: Played in 11 games with eight starts, before an injury early in the Houston (Nov. 21) game ended his season…had 16 receptions for 232 yards and two TDs on the year…total receptions and yardage were both fifth on the team…had a career-high three receptions in win against East Carolina (Oct. 30) and vs. USF (Oct. 17)….had two receptions vs. Villanova (Sept. 3) for a career-high 83 yards, including a 69-yard TD strike…also had a TD reception in the Navy game (Sept. 26). 2014: Played in all 12 games, starting the season finale vs. SMU (Dec. 6) at tight end…recorded catches vs. BYU (Aug. 29) and UCF (Nov. 1). 2013: Redshirted. High School: Four-year letterman, three-year starter and team captain…was starting tight end, defensive end/safety and punter/kicker…had 27 receptions for 529 yards and seven TDs as a senior… earned First Team All-Hartford
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ARKEEL NEWSOME 5-7, 185 Running Back Junior Ansonia, Conn. Ansonia
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Courant as a senior and second team all-state honors from the New Haven Register…had 15 receptions for team that earned a spot in the Class L playoffs as a junior… was honorable mention All-Hartford Courant in junior year…threetime all-conference pick…2012 Hartford Courant Male Athlete of the Year… also plays basketball and track and field…three-time Class S state champion in the javelin and won New England title in 2011 and open champion in 2013… also four-year starter in basketball and averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds a game as a junior earning second team all-state honors before posting 23 points and 19 rebounds as a senior, also making All-State…honor roll student… father Norm played football at UConn from 1981-84 while his mother Peggy (Walsh) was a women’s basketball player from 1982-86 at UConn with 1,413 career points and 937 rebounds, which still ranks fifth in school history. Personal: Thomas Harrison Myers…born June 26, 1995…a communication sciences major. G 2014 12 2015 11 TOTAL 23
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UConn’s leading rusher last season and enters the season with 980 career yards over the past two seasons. 2015: Was the leading rusher for the Huskies with 792 yards on 183 carries with six TDs…also was second in receiving with 45 receptions for 465 yards with two TDs..UConn’s primary kickoff returner (429 yards on 19 attempts)…led team in all-purpose yards with 1,686, which is seventh in school single-season history…was ranked 24th in the country in all-purpose yards and first in the American with 129.69…started the final ten games of the season with 100yards games in two of the final four regular season contests -- 114 vs. Houston (Nov. 21) and a career-high 179 vs. East Carolina (Oct. 30)…against East Carolina, had a 90-yard TD run late in the third quarter, which gave UConn a commanding 24-6 lead..that run is tied as the third-longest rush in school history and the longest rush for a Husky since 2006..179 yards of rushing was the most for a Husky in a single game since 2010..had 244 all-purpose yards vs. East Carolina and was named the winner of the weekly Gold Helmet Award, given to the top player in New England by the New England Football Writers’ Association…was named to the American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in win vs. UCF (Oct. 10) and had 257 yards of all-purpose yardage vs. the Knights. 2014: Saw action in all 12 games, starting two at tailback as a true freshman… was UConn’s primary kick returner with 36 returns for 730 yards, a 20.3 return average…total kick returns and kick return yardage rank fourth in
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TOMMY MYERS’ CAREER HIGHS Most Receptions: 3 (2x), last vs. East Carolina, 10/30/15 Most Rec. Yards: 83, vs. Villanova, 9/3/15 Longest Reception: 69, vs. Villanova, 9/3/15
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UConn single-season history…on the ground, carried 47 times for 188 yards to average 4.0 yards per rush…also a factor in the passing game, catching 11 balls for 155 yards and two touchdowns…first true freshman to accumulate over 1,000 all-purpose yards since Terry Caulley in 2002…had 213 all-purpose yards, including a 74-yard touchdown grab, vs. Temple (Sept. 27)…rushed for a season-high 40 yards, caught three passes and had a season-long 47-yard kick return at Tulane (Oct. 11)…rushed for 32 yards on just four carries in a win over UCF (Nov. 1)…caught a 39-yard touchdown at Memphis (Nov. 29). High School: Parade Magazine All-American at running back in 2013, UConn’s first player to receive that honor…led Ansonia to the 2013 Class S Championship, its third straight…Ansonia went 43-0 in his final three seasons, reaching the No. 1 ranking in the state…three-time Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year…in his senior season, carried 333 times, setting state records with 3,867 yards and 68 touchdowns (64 rushing)…holds Connecticut career records with 10,672 yards, 187 touchdowns and 1,162 points…led the country in rushing yards as a sophomore and senior…just the ninth player in United States high school football history to rush for more than 10,000 yards in a career…New Haven Register 2013 All-State and Player of the Year… CHSCA All-State First Team…named U.S. Army All-American Bowl High School Player of the Week, for the week ending Oct. 19., after a 396-yard and six touchdown performance. PERSONAL: Arkeel Newsome….born July 8, 1994…an urban and community studies major. G 2014 12 2015 13 TOTAL 25 G 2014 12 2015 13 TOTAL 25
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PHILIPPE OKOUNAM 6-5, 290 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Freshman Chateauguay, Que. St. Paul School (N.H.)
Was a redshirt last season and will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played fullback, offensive tackle and defensive end at St. Paul’s School in Concord, N.H. …ranked the top prospect in New Hampshire by ESPN…team captain…was born in Russia, has lived in the Congo, but moved to the Canada when he was nine. Personal Profile: Philippe Okounam…born September 1, 1995…a psychology sciences major.
COLE ORMSBY 6-3, 262 Defensive Lineman Redshirt Junior Windsor, Conn. Windsor
ARKEEL NEWSOME’S CAREER HIGHS Most Carries: 32, vs. Houston, 11/21/15 Most Rushing Yards: 179, vs. East Carolina, 10/30/15 Longest Run: 90, vs. East Carolina, 10/30/15 Most Receptions: 8 (2x), last vs. Cincinnati, 10/24/15 Longest Reception: 74t, vs. Temple, 9/27/14 Most Rec. Yards: 77, vs. Temple, 9/27/14 Longest Kick Return: 71, vs. UCF, 10/10/15
DANIEL OAK 6-3, 295 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Sophomore Fort Myers, Fla. Fort Myers
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In-state Husky who has gained valuable playing time over the past two seasons; ended 2016 spring practice first on the depth chart at one of the defensive end spots. 2015: Played in the first seven games of the season as a member of the defensive line rotation, but suffered a season-ending injury vs. Cincinnati (Oct. 24)…had 12 tackles on the season with 2.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks…tied a career-high with four tackles vs. Navy (Sept. 26). 2014: Played in 10 games on the defensive line…finished with 18 tackles,
Finished 2016 spring practice second on the depth chart at center. 2015: Played in his first collegiate game vs. UCF (Oct. 10). 2014: Redshirted. High School: Played offensive guard at Fort Myers High School… two-time Class 7A All-State second team…helped Fort Myers to a 7-3 record and a co-conference title as a senior, serving as a team captain…was named Team MVP at the end of season. Personal Profile: Daniel Flannery Oak…born November 16, 1995… undecided on a major.
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five tackles for loss and a team-high 3.5 sacks…picked up his first sack vs. Boise State (Sept. 13)…notched another vs. Temple (Sept. 27)…lone tackle at Memphis (Nov. 29) was a sack…recorded a season-high four tackles including one for loss against SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Redshirted High School: Had 85 tackles in his senior season and led the state with 17 sacks…in senior year, team advanced to Class L championship game… had nine tackles and two sacks in two different games…made two sacks in Class L semifinals victory…named All-Central Connecticut Conference and Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-Defense…named Hartford Courant Defensive Player-of-the-Year and all-state by the New Haven Register and the Walter Camp Football Foundation…also played offense at the end position…as a junior, made 64 tackles with 13 sacks…team advanced to semifinals of Class L playoffs. Personal Profile: Cole Tyler Ormsby…born Oct. 20, 1995…a sociology major. G 2014 10 2015 8 TOTAL 18
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A TOTAL Sacks TFL YDS 11 18 3.5 5 36 6 12 1.5 2.5 13 17 30 5 7.5 49
COLE ORMSBY’S CAREER HIGHS Most Tackles: 4 (2x), vs. Navy, 9/26/15 Most TFL: 1.0 (6x), last vs. USF, 10/17/15 Most Sacks: 1.0 (4x), last vs. UCF, 10/10/15
MATT PEART 6-7, 304 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Freshman Bronx, N.Y. Governor’s Academy (Mass.)
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BOBBY PUYOL 5-10, 183 Kicker Redshirt Senior North Palm Beach, Fla. Dwyer
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Enters third season as UConn’s kicker; was a semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award last season and this season was named to the Watch List for the Groza Award. 2015: Served as UConn’s primary kicker for the 2015 season…hit on 16-of18 field goal attempts and 21-of-24 PATs..was fifth in the country in field goal percentage and led the American…his 16 field goals were the sixthhighest in school single-season history…made seven of his last eight field goal attempts of the season…kicked a career-high 52-yard field goal vs. Marshall in St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 26)..field goal was tied as the sixth-highest in school history and set a St. Petersburg Bowl record…was UConn’s MVP in the bowl…had three field goals in win vs. Army (Sept. 12) and made two in four other games…tied a then career-high with a 45-yarder against both East Carolina (Oct. 30) and Temple (Nov. 28)…was one of 20 semifinalists for the 2015 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award given by the Orange Bowl. 2014: Served as UConn’s primary placekicker…connected on 9-of-14 field goals with a long of 45…hit 19-of-22 PAT attempts…averaged 56.8 yards on kickoff attempts…also handled punting duties vs. Temple (Sept. 27), booting six times for a 35.0 yard average…knocked home his first five field
A physically-imposing player, was a redshirt last year and ended 2016 spring practice first on the depth chart at left tackle. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Offensive tackle and defensive tackle at Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Mass….helped his squad win four consecutive Independent School League titles…Governor’s Academy reached the Wayne Sanborn Bowl for the NEPSAC title each of the last four years… team went 7-2 during his senior season…also a basketball team captain at Governor’s Academy…did not play football until arriving at Governor’s Academy. Personal Profile: Matthew Peart…born June 11, 1997…an exploratory major.
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goals attempts of the season…went 2-for-2 against Stony Brook (Sept. 6) and Boise State (Sept. 13)…hit a 44-yarder at Tulane (Oct. 11)…made his only attempt, a 43-yarder, in a win over UCF (Nov. 1)…knocked home a careerlong 45-yard attempt at Memphis (Nov. 29). 2013: Redshirted. 2012: Handled kicking duties in season finale vs. Cincinnati (Dec. 1)…hit on both PAT attempts and connected on his only FGA attempt of the game and season - a 40-yarder…in the 2012 Blue vs. White Spring Game, hit on both his field goal attempts of 20 and 46-yards…named to the 2012 BIG EAST All-Academic Team. High School: Was a finalist for the Palm Beach (Fla.) Placekicker of the Year by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission … had career mark of 22-27 in field goals with a long of 54, to break a school record … was 189 for 198 on PATs and had a KO touchback percentage of 82% … first team all-conference 3A-4A as a senior and first team all-area by Orlando Sun-Sentinel … third team all-state 7A … was 9 of 12 on field goals and 50 of 52 on extra points … also was the backup QB and passed for 475 career yards and six TDs … team won three playoff games in Class 7A tournament as team made it to state semifinals and was regional champion … team won 50 games over his four-year HS career … first-team all-conference three times … team won state championship in sophomore year…also played baseball for three seasons … high school baseball coach was Frank Torre, Jr., son of former major leaguer Frank Torre and nephew of legendary Joe Torre. Personal Profile: Robert Francisco Puyol … father Orlando played baseball at Florida … born Aug. 17, 1993…a management major. G 2012 1 2014 12 2015 13 TOTAL 26
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Most FGM: 3, vs. Army, 9/12/15 Most FGA: 3, vs. Army, 9/12/15 Longest FG Made: 52, vs. Marshall (St. Petersburg Bowl), 12/26/15 Most PATs: 4, vs. East Carolina, 10/30/15
6-2, 242 Linebacker Redshirt Freshman Washington D.C. Frank W. Ballou Senior
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In-state product who passed for 10 yards on one completion in 2016 spring game. 2015: Did not see any game action…joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2014 season. 2014: Did not see any game action…named to the 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. High School: Was a quarterback and kicker in high school…had a career mark of 43 for 98 in the air for 694 yards, 11 TDs and seven interceptions. Personal Profile: William Clyde Rishell…an accounting major.
JOHN ROBINSON IV 6-2, 195 Cornerback Redshirt Freshman Englewood, N.J. Dwight Morrow
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Will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016 after redshirting last year. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Cornerback, safety and wide receiver at Dwight Morrow High School…ranked a top-50 prospect in New Jersey by 247Sports and ESPN… participated in the 2014 National Underclassmen Combine Five-Star East Showcase…as a receiver, posted 24 catches for 372 yards and five touchdowns as a senior…totaled 22 tackles on the year…ranked No. 34 in New Jersey by Schulman’s National Underclassmen Combine. Personal Profile: John Robinson IV…born January 27, 1997…a natural resources major.
Will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016 after redshirting last season. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played defensive end, linebacker and tight end at Ballou High School…USA TODAY 2014 All-District of Columbia Team…2014 DCIAA Second Team All-League…ranked the 13th-best prospect in D.C. by Rivals. com…also slotted in at No. 13 in the district by ESPN…recorded 15 sacks and four fumble recoveries as a senior…also ran track at Ballou. Personal Profile: William Donnell Richardson II…born June 6, 1996…a pre-sport management major.
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KYLE SCHAFENACKER 6-3, 284 Offensive Line Redshirt Junior Cooper City, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
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TREY RUTHERFORD 6-5, 311 Offensive Line Junior Markham, Ont. Villanova College Kent School (Conn)
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Ended 2016 spring practice second on the depth chart at right tackle; played both offensive line and fullback last year. 2015: Played in ten games…started working as a fullback midway through the season and started three games – at Tulane (Nov. 7) and at Temple (Nov. 28) at fullback and vs. Marshall (Dec. 26) in the St. Petersburg Bowl at tackle. 2014: Saw time in 10 games on the offensive line as a true freshman. High School: Attended high school at Villanova College in Canada before moving to Kent School in Kent, Conn. …ranked as the top Canadian lineman prospect in the 2014 signing class by CanadaFootballChat.com…also threw shot put, javelin and discus in high school. Personal Profile: Trey Chance Rutherford…born December 22, 1995…a sociology major.
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6-2, 220 Quarterback Redshirt Junior Jefferson, Ga. Jefferson/North Carolina State
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Was UConn’s starting quarterback in 2015 and passed for over 200 yards in five games and had 2,581 all-purpose yards. 2015: UConn’s starting quarterback for the first 11 games of the season before suffering an injury early in the game vs. Houston (Nov. 21)…returned to the starting lineup for the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Marshall (Dec. 26)…had over 200 yard of passing in five games…had only eight interceptions in 279 pass attempts…was seventh in school single-season history with 2,581 all-purpose yards and tied for sixth in plays with 433…was tied for second in school singleseason history for quarterbacks with 154 rushes and third in yardage with 503…has four of the top eight rushing performances by a UConn quarterback in a game…passed for 365 yards vs. USF (Oct. 17) on 28 of 41 with one TD and one interception…also rushed for 100 yards in that game..became first Husky to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 in the same game since 2006… that game was one-yard shy of that UConn single-game total offense record… the 365 passing yards were tenth in UConn single-game history…made his UConn debut vs. Villanova (Sept. 3) and was 12 for 20 in the air for 202 yards with a pair of touchdowns…for his efforts against the Wildcats, was named the winner of the weekly Gold Helmet Award by the New England Collegiate Football Writers Association…vs. Army (Sept. 12), was 19 of 25 in the air for 270 yards and named to the American Athletic Conference Honor Roll for the week. 2014: Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules… named to the 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. 2013: As a freshman at North Carolina State, saw action in the opening game vs. Richmond in the Wildcat formation and had a touchdown pass and rush against the Spiders…was an Academic All-ACC pick. High School: Three-year starter at quarterback and for helped lead his team to the Georgia 2A state championship and a 15-1 record as a senior…Athens Banner-Herald All-Northeast Georgia Football Player of the Year…had 7,677 yards total offense as a senior and accounted for 90 touchdowns…as a senior, 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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CAMERON STAPLETON 6-4, 255 Linebacker Redshirt Junior Staten Island, N.Y Poly Prep Country Day
Bryant Shirreffs had 2,369 passing yards, 18 touchdown passes; 1,372 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns…as a junior had 1,912 passing yards, 508 rushing yards, 27 total TDs. Personal Profile: Bryant Gregory Shirreffs…born Oct. 2, 1994…a finance major. G ATT COMP PCT YDS LONG PASS EFFIC. TD 2015 12 279 168 0.602 2078 69 127.7 9 TOTAL 12 279 168 0.602 2078 69 127.7 9 G ATT YDS YDS/ATT LONG TD YDS/G 2015 12 154 503 3.3 36 3 41.9 TOTAL 12 154 503 3.3 36 3 41.9
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LUKE SOWA 6-2, 233 Linebacker Redshirt Freshman Millstone, N.J. The Gunnery (Conn.)
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OMAINE STEPHENS 6-3, 232 Linebacker Redshirt Senior East Orange, N.J. East Orange Campus
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Veteran player on the defense that will be part of the linebacker rotation for the Huskies in 2016. 2015: Played in 11 games and made three tackles…three tackles came in three separate games. 2014: Played in nine games on special teams…recorded tackles at Tulane (Oct. 11), at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23) and vs. UCF (Nov. 1). 2013: Played in six games. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Worrall Community Newspapers All-Area Co-Defensive Player of the Year …also named First Team All-Group 4 by the Newark Star-Ledger and First Team All-Essex County … Made 70 tackles as a senior (54 primary) with 13 sacks … team was 9-2 in senior year..member of student council … plays drums at his church. Personal Profile: Omaine D. Stephens … born June 2, 1993….an AfricanAmerican studies and sociology major. G 2013 6 2014 9 2015 11 TOTAL 26
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JALEN STEVENS 6-3, 241 Linebacker Redshirt Junior Goose Creek, S.C. Goose Creek
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Will look for increased playing time among the Husky linebackers in 2016. 2015: Played against UCF (Oct. 10). 2014: Saw first collegiate playing time at USF (Sept. 19). 2013: Redshirted High School: Had 126 tackles in senior year with six sacks…team advanced to state semifinals in senior year…earned all-county honors from the (Goose Creek/Hanahan) Gazette and was second team as a junior…team went 14-1 in junior year and won South Carolina Class AAA-Division II championship. Personal: Jalen Rene Stevens… born Oct. 17, 1994…a communications science major.
JAMAR SUMMERS 6-0, 190 Cornerback Junior Orange, N.J. Orange
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Emerged as one of the top cornerbacks in the country last year and was named to the Preseason Watch List for the Bednarik Award and the Bronko Nagurki Trophy, both given to the top defensive player in the country. 2015: First Team All-American Athletic Conference and First Team AllNew England by the NE Football Writers’ Association..was third nationally in interceptions per game at 0.6 per game and was first in the American… started 12 of 13 games and enters junior year with 25 career games with 17 starts…had 39 tackles on the season and three pass break-ups..recorded critical interceptions in UConn’s last three wins of the season…in the win vs. East Carolina (Oct. 30), had two with the first coming in the closing seconds of the first half with ECU driving…returned a pick 67-yards for a touchdown in the win vs. Tulane (Sept. 7) – UConn’s only score in a 7-3 win….had a total of vie tackles in that game…in win over nationally-ranked Houston (Nov. 21), intercepted the ball in the final minute of the game at the UConn 29 as the Cougars had been driving for a potential game-winning score…also recorded an interception in the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Marshall (Dec. 26)…had a career-high eight tackles at Missouri (Sept. 19). 2014: Played in all 12 games as a true freshman, starting the final five at cornerback…finished the year with 22 tackles…recorded his first career interception vs. SMU (Dec. 6)…had four tackles in games at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23) and at Army (Nov. 8)…recorded pass breakups vs. Cincinnati (Nov. 22) and at Memphis (Nov. 29). High School: Played high school football at Orange High School…was named honorable mention All-State by MSG Varsity and first team All-Essex County by the Newark Star-Ledger…spent the 2013 season at Milford Academy (New Berlin, N.Y.) and led the team in interceptions with five and had 20 tackles on the season…was also a standout track and field performer in high school. Personal Profile: Jamar Summers…born June 14, 1995…an urban and community studies major. Omaine Stephens
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MICHAEL TARBUTT 6-0, 187 Kicker Sophomore Grimsby, Ont. Canisius
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TOM TABUR 6-3, 300 Offensive Lineman Redshirt Freshman Whitinsville, Mass. Worcester Academy
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Will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016 after redshirting last year. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played at Northbridge HS before spending a year at Worcester Academy…named to Headmaster’s List at Worcester for academics…led Northbridge to MIAA Class 5 State title as a senior in high school…was team captain and named Central Mass All-State…honored by Worcester Telegram and Gazette to its Super Team and named to the named Mass Super 26 AllState Team…All-Central Mass as a junior. Personal Profile: Thomas Tabur…born July 18, 1995…a pre-kinesiology major.
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Gained some experience as a true freshman last season and continues to work on his game. 2015: Had 26 kickoffs as a true freshman in the early portion of the season with five touchbacks…missed one field goal attempt – a 49-yarder at Missouri (Sept. 19). High School: Kicker and punter at Canisius High School…Second Team USA TODAY All-American… USA TODAY 2014 All-New York Team… team went 12-0 during his senior season…team won the inaugural New York State Catholic Championship game…Buffalo News First Team All-Western New York…connected on 11-of-17 field goals as a senior, including good kicks from 52 and 60 yards…sent 57 of 79 kickoffs for touchbacks…had a long punt of 50 yards…60-yarder came in state title game…was the second-longest kick in New York State history, behind only 13-year NFL punter Todd Sauerbrun (62)…11 field goals marked a Western New York single-season record and the fifth-best single-season mark in New York history. Personal Profile: Michael James Tarbutt…born September 21, 1997…a presport management major.
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6-4, 206 Safety Redshirt Freshman Columbus, N.J. North Burlington
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Will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016 after redshirting last year. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at Northern Burlington…ranked the No. 30 prospect in New Jersey by ESPN…had four touchdown receptions as a senior…also recorded four interceptions…Northern Burlington’s recipient of the 2014 New Jersey High School Football Mini Max Award for football performance, academics and service…also ran track and played basketball in high school. Personal Profile: Marshé A. Terry…born July 22, 1997…a communication sciences major.
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NOEL THOMAS JR. 6-1, 202 Wide Receiver Senior Norwalk, Conn. St. Luke’s School
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Standout wide receiver who led the Huskies in all receiving categories last year. 2015: Led team in receptions with 54 for 719 yards and three TDs… was named All-New England by the New England Football Writers’ Association..had a career-high seven receptions in three games – including win over nationally-ranked Houston (Nov. 21)..against the Cougars, had two touchdown receptions and 108 yards of receiving…was named the American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts…also had a TD reception in win vs. UCF (Oct. 10). 2014: Played in all 12 games, starting five at wide receiver…finished the year with 26 receptions for 305 yards and a team-high four receiving touchdowns… caught four passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns vs. UCF (Nov. 1)… followed that up with a 5-52 day and another touchdown at Army (Nov. 8)… picked up his first touchdown with a 32-yard score at No. 18 East Carolina (Oct. 23)…hauled in four passes for 31 yards at Memphis (Nov. 29)…also recorded four tackles on special teams. 2013: Played in five of the final seven games of the season…had two catches for 26 yards at Cincinnati (Oct. 19)…recorded three tackles on special teams at No. 21 UCF (Oct. 26)…caught a six-yard pass vs. No. 18 Louisville (Nov. 8). High School: Was named to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class C All-New England team..named by MSG Varsity as its Connecticut Player of the Year…was team captain and MVP at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Conn….team was 8-1 in senior year and advanced to Fairfield Athletic Association championship game…also won NEPSAC Class C championship with a victory in the Dan Rorke Bowl… wide receiver, running back and quarterback in senior year….had 2,000 yards of offense with 25 touchdowns in senior year…for career, had 4,888 yards of offense with 53 TDs…head coach at St. Luke’s is father, Noel Thomas, Sr. Personal: Noel Patrick Thomas…born Sept. 18, 1994…a communications sciences major.
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JASON THOMPSON 5-7, 185 Running Back Redshirt Sophomore Shelton, Conn. Shelton
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BRENDAN VECHERY 6-6, 309 Offensive Line Redshirt Junior Ashburn, Va. Broad Run
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2015: Started all 13 games at center in his first year of collegiate play…was part of a Husky offensive line that saw all five players start every game at the same position. 2014: Did not see any game action. 2013: Redshirted High School: Was all-district and team captain…team was regional runnerup in senior year…prepped at Hargrave Military Academy (Va.) in 2012 and started every game…won the Marlin Barnes Award for academics, athletics and good character from Hargrave. Personal: Brendan Charles Vechery…born July 20, 1994…an economics major.
NICK VITALE 5-8, 177 Cornerback Redshirt Senior Higganum, Conn. Daniel Hand/Stony Brook
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Was UConn’s punt returner last year, starting midway through the season; will look for continued playing time in 2016. 2015: Walk-on who became UConn’s starting punt returner midway through the season…returned a total of four punts with a long of two yards twice. 2014: Saw time on special teams at Memphis (Nov. 29). 2013: Joined the team as a walk-on after transferring from Stony Brook…did not see any game action. 2012: Redshirted at Stony Brook High School: Caught 52 passes for 863 yards and 11 TDs as a senior … led team to CIAC Class L state title … 2011 CHSCA All-State Team … 2011 Walter Camp All-State Team … Post-Chronicle (Conn.) Offensive Player of the Year … All-Southern Connecticut Conference Division I. Personal Profile: Nicolas Peter Vitale…born July 24, 1993…a history major.
JUSTIN WAIN 6-3, 217 Punter Redshirt Senior Wilmington, N.C. Eugene Ashley
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Named to the Ray Guy Award Preseason Watch List, for the top punter in the country; has been the Huskies’ punter the past two seasons. 2015: UConn’s starting punter for the past two seasons…averaged 38.2 yards per punt with 22 inside the 20-yard line and 39 that were fair caught…had a season-long punt of 53 yards against Marshall (Dec. 26) in St. Petersburg Bowl and two of his five punts were inside the 20…75 punts were tied for seventh in school single-season history and 2,866 yards of punting was eighth…against Army (Sept. 12), all three of his punt were within the 20-yard line…in win vs. Houston (Nov. 21), had nine punt and six were within the 20 and six were fair caught…also have five that were fair caught in win vs. Tulane (Nov. 7). 2014: Served as the primary punter, punting in 11 games on the year…finished with 74 punts for 2,868 yards, a 38.8 average with 17 punts downed inside the 20…posted a long of 59 yards, recorded four touchbacks and saw 30 punts fair caught…booted six punts of at least 50 yards…put 6-of-9 punts vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6) inside the 20, earning ECAC Special Teams Rookie of the Week laurels…averaged 44.5 yards on eight punts at USF (Sept. 19)…placed
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MATT WALSH 6-1, 240 Linebacker Senior Madison, Conn. Daniel Hand
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Ended 2016 spring practice first on the depth chart at one of the linebacker spots; converted to linebacker last season after starting collegiate career as a fullback. 2015: Played in all 13 games and started three..moved to linebacker after starting his career as a fullback…had four tackles for a loss…had eight tackles against both Missouri (Sept. 19) and Navy (Sept. 26). 2014: Played in 11 games, starting one at fullback…recorded three tackles on special teams. 2013: Was UConn’s primary fullback as a true freshman, playing in all 12 games. High School: Named the New Haven Register All-State Most Valuable Player and All-Hartford Courant…named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Connecticut High School Coaches’ Association all-state teams…was one of three finalists for the Walter Camp Football Foundation Connecticut Player of the Year Award along with fellow UConn signee Tim Boyle… scored five rushing TDs in win over Xavier and had a total of ten for the season…had 182 tackles in senior year with three sacks…had 15 tackles, 10 solo, and forced two fumbles in state Class L championship game in 2012…team went 13-0 in junior and senior years and won state Class L title both seasons…as a junior had 100 tackles as a linebacker and two sacks…earned New Haven Register All-Area honors as a junior. Personal: Matthew Thomas Walsh … born April 4, 1995…an allied health sciences major. G 2013 12 2014 11 2015 13 TOTAL 36
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ANTHONY WATKINS 5-10, 200 Safety Redshirt Sophomore Fort Meade, Md. Lawrenceville Prep (N.J.)
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Saw his first collegiate action in 2015 and will look for increased playing time this season. 2015: Played in seven games and had one tackle. 2014: Redshirted. High School: Played one year of varsity football in high school at Fort Meade High in Fort Meade, Md., before moving to Lawrenceville Prep in Lawrenceville, N.J. for the 2013 season… named to the Newark Star Ledger All-Prep Team…made 49 catches for 872 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013 as a wide receiver…a 2012 Maryland Small School All-State Honorable Mention… hauled in 47 catches for 812 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2012 at Fort Meade…played three years of varsity basketball at Fort Meade. Personal Profile: Anthony Lamont Watkins, Jr…born May 13, 1995..a human development and family studies major. G UA A TOTAL 2015 7 1 0 1 TOTAL 7 1 0 1
JHAVON WILLIAMS 5-10, 187 Cornerback Redshirt Senior Delray Beach, Fla. Palm Beach Central
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Highly-experienced player who has made 30 starts in 35 games for the Huskies over the past three seasons at cornerback. 2015: Started all 13 games at cornerback and has 30 career starts over the past three seasons…was fifth on the team in tackles with 55 and also had three interceptions and seven pass break-ups, which led the team…had an interception in win vs. UCF (Oct. 10) and against Missouri (Sept. 19) that eventually led to a Husky TD…also had two tackles for a loss – both in the USF game (Oct. 17)…had a career-high 10 tackles at BYU (Oct. 2). 2014: Started all 12 games at cornerback…finished the season with 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and seven pass breakups…had two breakups vs. Cincinnati (Nov. 22)…posted a season-high six tackles, all solo, at Memphis (Nov. 29)… capped the year with five tackles and forced a pair of fumbles vs. SMU (Dec. 6). 2013: Played in 10 games, starting five at cornerback…finished the season with 26 tackles…had four tackles, a forced fumble and an interception vs. No. 14 Michigan (Sept. 21)…posted five tackles vs. USF (Oct. 12) and at No. 21 UCF (Oct. 26). 2012: Redshirted. High School: Team went 7-4 in senior season and played in the regional quarterfinals of the Florida Class 8A championship … played in the Florida Atlantic Coaches Association North-South All-Star game following his senior season … started his high school career at American Heritage HS …team captain. Personal: Jhavon Zacoy Williams … born Jan. 20, 1993…an urban and community studies major.
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RICHMOND WILLIAMS 6-0, 236 Linebacker Redshirt Sophomore Lorton, Va. Hayfield Secondary
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Will be looking for his first collegiate playing time in 2016. 2015: Did not see any action. 2014: Redshirted…joined the program as a walk-on. High School: Made 62 tackles as a senior and also had eight sacks and a fumble recovery. Personal Profile: Richmond Alexander Williams…born July 27, 1994…an economics major.
TAHJ-ANTHONY WILSON 5-10, 214 Running Back Redshirt Freshman Valley Stream, N.Y. Valley Stream South
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NAZIR WILLIAMS 6-3, 248 Linebacker Redshirt Freshman Bridgeton, N.J. Bridgeton
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Walk-on member of the team that was a redshirt last season. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Earned all-conference honors at Valley Stream. Personal Profile: Tahj-Anthony Jean Wilson…born October 30, 1997… a pre-communication sciences major.
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Will look for his first collegiate playing time in 2016 after redshirting last year. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Wide receiver and defensive lineman at Bridgeton High…2014 South Jersey Times Football All-Star…helped Bridgeton to the South Jersey Group 3 semifinals…2014 Courier-Post All-South Jersey…recorded 45 tackles and nine sacks as a senior…also caught 35 balls for 566 yards and three touchdowns…tabbed as a top-40 prospect in New Jersey by ESPN…also played basketball and baseball at Bridgeton. Personal Profile: Nazir Williams…born November 30, 1996…an exploratory major.
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TRÉ BELL 5-11, 180 Cornerback Redshirt Junior Union, N.J. St. Peter’s Prep
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Transfer from Vanderbilt who will sit out 2016 season per NCAA rules and have one year of eligibility remaining…played in 20 career games at Vanderbilt and made 33 tackes. 2015: Saw action in 11 of 12 games at cornerback and on special teams… finished the year with 14 total tackles, including seven solo stops…had four tackles in opener against Western Kentucky (Sept. 3) and season-high five tackles in win over Austin Peay (Sept. 19). 2014: Played in 11 of 12 games as a first-year contributor and made four starts…participated at cornerback and member of special team coverage units…finished the year with 19 total tackles, 15 solo tackles and a pair of defensed passes…posted six total tackles vs. Mississippi (Sept. 6) and five solo tackles vs. UMass (Sept. 13)…also registered five tackles vs. Temple (Aug. 28). 2013: Did not see game action. High School: Three-year starting cornerback…as senior, posted two interceptions, 12 pass breakups and accounted for three touchdowns for 8-2 team… selected as Non-Public School All-State and All-League…participated in postseason Chesapeake All-Star Game… as junior, totaled three interceptions and 12 passes defended for 7-4 squad. Personal: Marion Tre’Quan Bell… born January 14, 1995…a communication major… father Marion is head football coach at East Orange (N.J.) High School where current Husky CB Jamar Summers played.
NOEL BROUSE 6-5, 262 Defensive Lineman Freshman Slatington, Pa. Parkland
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Named to the 2015 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 4A all-state team as an offensive lineman… first team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Division on both sides of the bowl…named to the Class 4A AllEasternPAFootball.com team on the offensive line…in senior year, Parkland had a 14-2 overall record and played in PIAA Class 4A state championship game…played in the Big 33 Classic on June 18 and had a pair of sacks for Pennsylvania as it beat Maryland 26-14… played in the Blue-Grey AllAmerican Bowl Game in Tampa on Jan. 9…earned all-area honors as a junior as team posted an 11-3 record…also played basketball…National Honor Society member.
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Named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-Connecticut team… First Team New Haven Register All-Star…named to the All-Hartford Courant team…caught 12 TD passes in senior year, including four in the postseason, as team posted a 10-1 record…team advanced to Class L semifinals…had 29 receptions for 741 yards as a senior in the regular season…as a junior, had 28 receptions for 700 yards and 11 TDs as team won Class L-Small state championship…in that title game, had two TD receptions and an 8-yard fumble return for a TD…played in the Connecticut Super 100 Game on June 25 at Rentschler Field as he caused a fumble for Team Constitution, which won the game..an outstanding track athlete, ran the second leg of the 4x200 relay that won the high school national championship as a senior in June 2016… won three events as a senior as Class MM outdoor championship – 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 relay… won Class L high jump championship in spring 2015 as a junior..was part of New England champion 4x100 relay team in 2015…also played basketball.
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punt return for a TD in the state semis…in junior season, team advanced to Class LL semifinals and had an 8-4 record…had a 22-yard TD run in the semifinals with a total of 87 rushing yards…played in the Connecticut Super 100 Classic at Rentschler Field on June 25 and was the offensive MVP for the winning Team Constitution…had two receptions for 105 yards in the game, including a 65-yard one for a TD..an outstanding track athlete, was the New England champion in the 300-meter IM hurdles during his senior outdoor season…also won the same event at the Connecticut State High School Open and the Class LL Championship…also won 300-meter hurdles title at Class LL meet as a junior.
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Projected to play linebacker at UConn…named Second Team All-Area by the Palm Beach Post…in senior year, had four receptions at tight end for 58 yards and a pair of TDs…at linebacker made 57 tackles with two sacks…team went 9-3 as a senior and advanced to regional finals of Class 3A tournament…as a junior, had 38 tackles with three sacks and caught four passes for 52 yards and a TD.
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as a punter and second team as a tight end…averaged 36.1 yards per punt as a junior with a long of 60…also had 75 career receptions as a tight end for 939 yards and six TDs…made 35 receptions for 370 yards as a senior…team advanced to PIAA AAA quarterfinals in junior and senior years…also played baseball.
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Was named First Team All-State by USA Today…made 28 tackles as a senior with two interceptions…team had a final record of 7-2 and played in the Wayne Sanborn New England Championship Bowl…was named to the NEPSAC Class A All-Stars as a junior…had four interceptions with 28 tackles as a junior…also played basketball and ran track…finished tied for second in 100 meters at Division II New England Prep Track Association as a senior in 11.14 seconds…was fourth in 200-meters and third in 4x100 relay.
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Earned First Team All-Mid Penn Conference in senior year as a punter and tight end… also earned First Team All-Mid State as a tight end…averaged 34.0 yards per punt in senior year with a long of 46…team won conference division championship in senior year…in junior season, was first team all-conference
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5-11, 171 Wide Receiver Freshman Chicago, Ill. Wendall Phillips Academy
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Named to the 2015 Chicago Tribune All-State team…team won Illinois Class 4A championship his senior year becoming the first Public League team to win a state championship…was named the Chicago Tribune/WGN Athlete of the Month for November 2015…played quarterback his senior year…rushed for 141 yards in state title game with four touchdowns…also passed for 44 yards and a TD…rushed for 1,458 yards in senior year with 36 touchdowns… also had 504 passing yards for 13 TDs…caught 41 passes as a junior for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns…team was 12-2 in junior year and advanced to 4A title game…also on track and field team and advanced to the final of the 100 meters in the Chicago Public Schools trials as senior…was second overall in 4x200 relay.
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5-10, 193 Running Back Freshman Belle Glade, Fla. Gales Central
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Named First Team All-State Class 4A…named All-Palm Beach County for 4A…rushed for 1,423 yards and 18 TDs as a senior, while going for 1,041 yards and 11 TDs as a junior…team advanced to Class 4A regional finals in junior and senior years…team went 9-3 in senior season.
DONOVAN WILLIAMS 6-4, 215 Quarterback Freshman Woodbridge, Va. Hylton
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Head Coach Bob Diaco........................... 82-85 Coaching Staff.......................................... 86-94
Frank Verducci........................................ 86
Mike Cummings...................................... 87
Anthony Poindexter............................... 88
Wayne Lineburg..................................... 89
Vincent Brown.........................................90
David Corley............................................. 91
Kevin Wolthausen.................................. 92
Erik Campbell ........................................ 93
Josh Reardon.......................................... 94
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Conn head coach Bob Diaco is entering his third season in charge of the Husky program in 2016. Since being named the 30th head football coach at UConn on December 12, 2013, Diaco has touched every facet of the program and has built a strong foundation for a championship future at UConn – starting with last season’s appearance in the St. Petersburg Bowl.
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Coach Diaco puts extraordinary time and energy into his work. Bob and Julia’s meaningful and generous gift to the UConn Foundation goes above and beyond that. We are so grateful for their commitment to philanthropy, our students and the future of UConn. Bob’s ambition match our history of success and spirit. UConn Nation deserves an outstanding football program for the long-term and I am confident that he will continue to build it.
Susan Herbst, UConn President”
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Diaco coached the Huskies to wins in three of their last four regular season games of the 2015 season, including a win over Houston, which was ranked No. 13 in the Associated Press Poll at the time of the game. Diaco is the first head coach in UConn history to take the Huskies to post-season play just two years into their tenure. Under Diaco’s watch in 2015, UConn finished the season ranked 33rd in the country in total defense, which led the American Athletic Conference. The Huskies were also 15th nationally in scoring defense (19.5 ppg), which led the American, and was seventh nationally and first in the conference in red zone defense. The 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl was the ninth post-season game he coached in, including the BCS title game with Notre Dame in 2012 and the Sugar Bowl with Cincinnati in 2010. He played in three bowl games as a student-athlete at Iowa. He was a two-time All-Big Ten selection at Iowa as a linebacker
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“veryThere’s a great culture he’s building. I think Bob has a well-articulated and thought-out plan about how he’s going to continue to progress the program in a way where we can compete for championships.
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David Benedict, UConn Director of Athletics under Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry and was named the team’s co-MVP in 1995, starting in all 23 games over his junior and senior seasons. Diaco has become completely immersed in “UConn Nation” as he has spread the word about Husky football and the entire school around the state and country since his arrival. This past summer, Diaco had a “Road Tour” which made stops in New York City, Boston, Hartford and New York. Diaco and his wife Julia announced a $250,000 gift to the University in June 2016 to help build new facilities for the Husky men’s and women’s soccer, baseball and softball teams. “Our UConn football family is very fortunate to call The Burton Family Football Complex and Mark R. Shenkman Training Center our home,” said Diaco of the gift. “These facilities are among the finest in the nation and fully serve the needs of our football student-athletes. I want all Husky student-athletes and my fellow coaches to be able to enjoy the same caliber of facilities, which they richly deserve.” Diaco served on the Notre Dame coaching staff as the defensive coordinator from 2010-13 and the assistant head coach in 201213. He was the 2012 winner of the Frank Broyles Award, given to the top assistant college football coach in the country and was a semifinalist for the award in 2011. Diaco joined the Notre Dame staff in 2010 as defensive coordinator and inside linebacker coach, U conn H uskies . com
took responsibility for the entire linebacker position in 2011 and added responsibilities as associate head coach in 2012. His 2012 Irish defense ranked among the top 10 in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 12 different categories as the school played in the BCS National Championship Game and posted an overall record of 12-1. Diaco developed a national reputation as one of the top defensive coaches in the game. Notre Dame allowed an average of 19.08 points/game from 201013, which ranked as the ninth-best average over that time of any team in the FBS. Diaco also served at Virginia (2006-08) as the linebackers and special teams coordinator and Cincinnati (2009) as the defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach before joining the Notre Dame staff. A native of Cedar Grove, N.J., Diaco began his coaching career in 1996-97 as a graduate assistant at his alma mater. He then served on the staffs of Western Illinois (1999-2000) as the special teams coordinator and running backs coach, Eastern Michigan (20012003) working with the same positions and Central Michigan (2005) as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. His 2012 Irish defense ranked second in the FBS in scoring defense - allowing just 12.77 points per game. Notre Dame only allowed 15 offensive touchdowns - four fewer than any other FBS school. The Irish held six opponents without an offensive touchdown and nine foes to one or fewer offensive touchdowns. Diaco’s 2011 defense ranked in the top 50 in scoring defense (24th, 20.7), total defense (30th, 344.7), rushing defense (47th, 138.9) and passing defense (38th, 205.8). It was only the second time since 2003 and fourth time in the last 15 seasons a Notre Dame defense ranked in the top 50 in all four categories. The Irish played in the Champs Sports Bowl following that season.
Diaco was a two-time All-Big Ten selection at Iowa under legendary coach Hayden Fry.
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BOB DIACO HAS BEEN… EVERYWHERE!
Bob Diaco has travelled literally thousands of miles around the state and country promoting his program and UConn in his time as Husky head coach. This past summer, he went on a “Road Tour” that made stops in New York, Boston, Hartford and New Haven to visit with members of UConn Nation. He has made numerous appearances on TV and radio stations and has even cooked a few favorite dishes along the way. Diaco has taken part in the Celebrity Mini-Golf Tournament the past two years as the Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA Tour stop. On campus, the program has played host to the Women’s Football 101 Clinic and Summer Football Clinics the past three years.
YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH BOB DIACO Year School Position 1996 Iowa Graduate Assistant 1997 Iowa Graduate Assistant 1999 Western Illinois Running Backs/Special Teams 2000 Western Illinois Running Backs/Special Teams 2001 Eastern Michigan Running Backs/Special Teams 2002 Eastern Michigan Linebackers/Special Teams 2003 Eastern Michigan Outside Linebackers/Special Teams 2004 Western Michigan Linebackers/Special Teams 2005 Central Michigan Co-Defensive Coord/Linebackers 2006 Virginia Linebackers/Special Teams 2007 Virginia Linebackers/Special Teams 2008 Virginia Linebackers/Special Teams 2009 Cincinnati Defensive Coord/Inside Linebackers 2010 Notre Dame Defensive Coord/Inside Linebackers 2011 Notre Dame Defensive Coord/Linebackers 2012 Notre Dame Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coord/LBs 2013 Notre Dame Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coord/LBs 2014 UConn Head Coach 2015 UConn Head Coach
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Postseason Alamo Bowl Alamo Bowl NCAA I-AA First Round
Gator Bowl Sugar Bowl Sun Bowl Champs Sports Bowl BCS National Championship Pinstripe Bowl
In his first season at Notre Dame in 2010, Diaco switched defensive schemes from a blitzing 4-3 defense the Irish utilized in 2009 and installed a 3-4 no-crease defense. Diaco’s defense became immediately better as the Irish allowed 5.69 fewer points per game, 40.5 fewer yards per game, averaged one half sacks more per game and forced more turnovers in 2010 than 2009. The Irish played in the Sun Bowl that season. In his only season at Cincinnati (2009), he was charged with replacing 10 starters on the Bearcats’ defense, including every player on the front seven for 2009. The Bearcats recorded 110 tackles for loss in 2009 (8.46 per game) to rank third in the nation. They totaled 37 sacks and tied for 10th in the country averaging 2.85 sacks per contest. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 3.6 rushing yards per carry. Prior to Cincinnati, Diaco spent three years as the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator on Al Groh’s coaching staff at the University of Virginia from 2006-08. At the conclusion of the 2008 season, he was promoted to the Cavaliers’ defensive coordinator position, but he left two months later to take the same position at Cincinnati. Virginia played in the Gator Bowl following ‘07. In his only season at Central Michigan (2005), Diaco turned around CMU’s rushing defense that just two years earlier had ranked last in the Mid-American Conference. Under Diaco’s watch, Central Michigan led the MAC, allowing only 113.7 rushing yards per game. He coached the special teams and linebackers at Western Michigan in 2004. The punting, punt return and kickoff return units all finished in the top three of the MAC. Diaco’s first full-time position was at Western Illinois where he was the running backs coach and special teams coordinator in 1999 and 2000. The Leathernecks won the Gateway Conference crown in 2000 and made an appearance in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. Diaco and his wife Julia have two sons - Angelo and Michael - and a daughter Josephine.
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT BOB DIACO
“ Connecticut hired the perfect man to lead their football program into the future. Bob Diaco possesses every
characteristic necessary to be successful. He’s a top-notch recruiter, tremendous leader of young men and brilliant coach. Bob was arguably the top coordinator in the country as demonstrated by our defense over the last few years.
” Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Head Coach
“ofRight away, Bobby demonstrated a good base level those skills that are necessary to be a head coach;
organization, high energy, leadership and the ability to relate to people. We are very excited for Bobby and Julia. They will have a great sense of purpose and a detailed plan for resurrecting UConn football.
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Al Groh, Former University of Virginia
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I’ve had the good fortune of covering Bob Diaco for a number of years. His commitment to excellence, his ability to relate to and motivate his players and his overall work ethic will be huge assets to the UConn football program.
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UConn got a steal in Coach Diaco. He is a great coach and mentor. He cares for his players. There is nothing better than a coach who cares about his team not only as players, but as individuals. He not only teaches guys how to play the game, but on how to be a gentleman. He is everything you could ever want in a coach. Notre Dame is going to miss him, but he is going to do great things at UConn and I wish him all the best of luck.
” Manti Te’o, San Diego Chargers Linebacker and
2012 Heisman Trophy Runner-Up
“coaches. Bob is going to bring a family atmosphere to any team he He cares a lot about his players, treats everybody
with respect and just a guy who takes care of the people around him and the program. The guys are going to love playing for him. He’s a high-energy guy that brings it with him every day. There’s not a day he would come to work that he wasn’t at his best. Guys respect him and love playing for him.
” Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings Safety
” Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN College Football Analyst
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FRANK VERDUCCI Offensive Coordinator, Tight Ends • Seton Hall ‘80 Frank Verducci, a 32-year veteran of the coaching profession with experience in both college football and the NFL, is in his second season as the offensive coordinator at UConn in 2016 and this year will work with the tight ends. In his first season with the Huskies, Verducci helped lead the team to an appearance in the St. Petersburg Bowl. Verducci has coached in a total of 14 postseason college football games,
including a pair of Rose Bowls. Verducci has developed three first round NFL Draft picks during his career, including Florida’s D.J. Humphries who was selected with the 22nd pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 Draft. Verducci was the run game coordinator and offensive line coach in 2011 at Florida and helped lead the Gators to a 24-17 win over Ohio State in the Gator Bowl. Previously, Verducci developed first round selections Ross Verba (‘95 Green Bay Packers) at Iowa and Zac Martin (‘14 Dallas Cowboys) at Notre Dame. Verba became the first rookie to start at left tackle in the Super Bowl, while Martin was voted to the Pro Bowl after his initial campaign. During Verducci’s 10 seasons as a FBS offensive line coach, 36 of his offensive linemen were either drafted or signed with NFL franchises. Verducci was the offensive line and run game coordinator at Notre Dame during the 2009 season as the Irish ranked eighth in the country in total offense at 451.75 yards per game. He coached six offensive linemen that made NFL rosters. From 1999-2008, he spent ten years coaching in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals (1999-2001), Dallas Cowboys (2002), Buffalo Bills (2004-05) and the Cleveland Browns (2007-08). Developing outstanding young linemen carried over to Verducci’s 10 seasons in the NFL. He coached Pro Bowl left tackles Jason Peters (Buffalo Bills) and Joe Thomas (Cleveland Browns) during their first two seasons as professionals. Verducci also coached former Pro Bowl center Andre Gurode during his rookie season in Dallas. Successful running attacks have been a common theme over the course of Verducci’s collegiate coaching career. As Iowa’s run game coordinator (1995-98), the Hawkeyes’ single game (314), single season (1,691) and career (4,156) rushing records were eclipsed. The 1994 team set a record for fewest sacks allowed (10) in a season. In 1997, running back Tavian Banks set an NCAA record for fewest carries to reach 1,000 yards. During a five season span, the combination of Sedrick Shaw and Banks rushed to Iowa records for single game (4), single season ( 17) and career (33) rushing TDS. Both backs combined to rush for 66 TDs during that period. During the 2014 season at Northern Iowa, the team set single season and career records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns while reaching the second round of the FCS playoffs. That team was the only squad to defeat FCS National Champion North Dakota State, ending a 33 game winning streak in the process. Offensive tackle Jack Rummels was selected first team Walter Camp AllAmerican and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 10 NFL seasons, Verducci contributed to the NFL single game rushing record (Cincinnati Bengals Corey Dillon – 276 yards vs. Denver in 2000) along with Emmitt
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Smith’s march past Walter Payton to set the NFL career rushing title in Dallas during the 2002 season. Verducci worked with future NFL Hall of Famers Smith and Larry Allen during his time with the Cowboys. Verducci helped produce 1,000 yard rushers at each stop in Cincinnati (Corey Dillon), Buffalo (Willis McGahee) and Cleveland (Jamaal Lewis). Verducci’s coaching heritage includes working with or under six Hall of Fame coaches: Maryland-Jerry Claiborne and Bobby Ross; IowaHayden Fry, Bill Snyder and Barry Alvarez; and Cincinnati-Dick LeBeau) during his career. A native of Glen Ridge N.J., Frank is a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School, where he played football for his father, Tony, a member of the New Jersey High School Sports Hall of Fame. Verducci played fullback and tight end at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. and received his bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall in 1980. He received a post-graduate scholarship in exercise science to Colorado State. Verducci and his wife Noel have two children – Jack, a 2015 graduate and football letterman at Princeton University and Cammy, a senior at Regina High School in Iowa City. Verducci’s brother, Tom, is the senior baseball writer at Sports Illustrated and an Emmy winning announcer for the MLB Network and Fox. His brother Tony, is the head football coach at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Va.
YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH FRANK VERDUCCI Year 1980 1981-83 1984 1985-86 1987-88 1989-91 1992-94 1995-98 1999-2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2007-08 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016
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School/Team Result Maryland lost to Washington, 21-20 Maryland lost to Tennessee, 30-23 Iowa lost to UCLA, 45-28 Iowa def. San Diego State, 39-38 Iowa lost to Washington, 46-34 Iowa tied BYU, 13-13 Iowa lost to California, 37-3 Iowa def. Washington, 38-18 Iowa def. Texas Tech, 27-0 Iowa lost to Arizona State, 17-7 Florida def. Ohio State, 24-17 Montreal lost to Hamilton, 19-16 N. Iowa def. Stephen F. Austin 44-10 N. Iowa lost to Illinois State, 41-21 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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MIKE CUMMINGS Offensive Line, Co-Offensive Coordinator • Buffalo ‘84 Mike Cummings is in his third year on the UConn staff in 2016 and works with the offensive line and serves as the co-offensive coordinator. Cummings helped lead UConn to an appearance in the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl – the fourth postseason game of his coaching career. Prior to joining the UConn staff, Cummings was the offensive coordinator at Central Michigan from 201013. During Cummings’ tenure at CMU, the school boasted one of the Mid-American Conference’s top offenses. Cummings had position responsibility for the offensive line at Central Michigan and coached offensive tackle Eric Fisher, who was the first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Cummings and UConn head coach Bob Diaco were on the same coaching staff together at Eastern Michigan in 2000 and ‘01. In 2012, Cummings directed a CMU offense that averaged 6.2 yards per play, ranking No. 2 in the MAC, produced nearly 400 yards of offense per game and scored 30 or more points in 10 games. Much of the offensive success can be attributed to the play of the CMU offensive line, which Cummings has position responsibility for, which allowed just 15 sacks, ranking No. 17 nationally. Cummings coached five All-Mid-American Conference offensive linemen over the last three seasons. Colin Miller and Jeff Maddux were both named to the 2010 All-MAC Second Team, while Fisher was a Third Team selection in 2011 and was honored on the All-MAC First Team in 2012. Andy Phillips was a second team pick in 2013. Fisher, who also earned All-America honors from the Associated Press, became the highest NFL draft pick in MAC and Central Michigan history.
A starter of all 13 games in 2012, Fisher flourished under Cummings’ tutelage rising from a relatively unknown commodity at the beginning of the season to a national sensation following dominant performances at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine. The Chippewas ranked in the top 25 nationally in passing offense during 2010 and ‘11 under Cummings. CMU ranked 25th nationally in 2011, averaging 274.2 yards per game through the air, one year after ranking 20th with a 284.0 yards per game average. The Chippewas have thrown for 295 or more yards 17 times over the past four seasons, including six games of 350 yards or more. The 2010 season marked the start of Cummings’ fourth stint at CMU. He was the Chippewas’ offensive line coach from 1992-97 and 1999, and he was a graduate assistant at CMU during the 1988 and 1989 seasons. Cummings coached seven All-MAC honorees during his previous time at CMU. Cummings served as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Marshall from 2005-09. At least one Marshall offensive lineman earned All- Conference USA honors in each of his five seasons. Prior to Marshall, Cummings was the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Western Michigan for three seasons. Cummings’ career also includes stops at Eastern Michigan (defensive line/ special teams/recruiting coordinator, 2000-01), Michigan State (tight ends/ special teams, 1998), Millersville (offensive line, 1990-91) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (offensive line, 1987). Cummings earned three varsity letters in football at Buffalo. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and exercise science from Buffalo in 1984 and his master’s degree in athletics administration from CMU in 1990. Cummings and his wife Donna have two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily.
YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH MIKE CUMMINGS Year School/Team Position 1987 Rensselaer Offensive Line 1988-89 Central Michigan Graduate Assistant 1990-91 Millersville Offensive Line 1992-97 Central Michigan Offensive Line 1998 Michigan State Tight Ends/Special Teams 1999 Central Michigan Offensive Line 2000-01 Eastern Michigan Def. Line/Special Teams/ Recruiting Coordinator 2002-04 Western Michigan Offensive Line/ Recruiting Coordinator 2005-09 Marshall Of 2010-13 Central Michigan Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line 2014 UConn Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends 2015-pres UConn Offensive Line/Co-Offensive Coordinator
POSTSEASON GAMES AS A COACH Year Game 1994 Las Vegas 2009 Little Caesar’s 2012 Little Caesar’s 2015 St. Petersburg
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School/Team Result Central Michigan lost to UNLV, 52-24 Marshall def. Ohio, 21-17 Central Michigan def. Western Kentucky, 24-21 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10
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ANTHONY POINDEXTER Defensive Coordinator, Safeties • Virginia ‘99 Anthony Poindexter is in his third year as the Defensive Coordinator at UConn in 2016 and has position responsibility with the safeties. Poindexter’s defense helped lead the Huskies to an appearance in the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl, which marked the tenth bowl game that he played or coached. Poindexter has enjoyed considerable success as a college coach and as a player on the collegiate and professional level. His name is on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame for his standout career at Virginia from 1994-98 when he was one of the top safeties in the nation. Poindexter’s 2015 Husky defense was among the finest in the country as UConn was 33rd in total defense at 355.1 yards per game, which led the American Athletic Conference. The Huskies were also 15th nationally in scoring defense (19.5 ppg), which led the American, and was seventh nationally and first in the conference in red zone defense. UConn was 20th in passing yards allowed nationally and first in the conference and was 24th in the country in pass efficiency defense, which was second in the league. Safety Andrew Adams earned second team All-American Athletic Conference honors under Poindexter’s watch in 2015, as he led the team in tackles with 103. The Husky defense had a total of five players earn allconference recognition in 2015. Prior to joining the Husky staff, he was a member of the coaching staff at Virginia from 2003-2013. Poindexter and UConn head coach Bob Diaco were on the coaching staff together at Virginia from 2006-08. During Poindexter’s ten-year coaching career at Virginia, he worked on the defensive side of the ball for the final five and with the safeties since 2010. Poindexter was UVa’s running backs coach from 2004-2008 and was also the special teams coordinator from 2006-12. He joined the Virginia staff as a graduate assistant coach in 2003. He returned to his alma mater the year before as a graduate assistant coach for strength and conditioning. In 2011 at Virginia, Poindexter’s unit helped hold opponents to a completion percentage of just 53.7 percent, the second lowest mark in the ACC. Under Poindexter in 2009, UVa’s defensive backs helped the Cavalier defense rank No. 4 in the ACC and No. 21 in the nation in pass defense. Highlighting the group of defensive backs was second-team All-
ACC honoree Ras-I Dowling and Chris Cook, who was chosen in the second round (34th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. In 2008, as the head of the running backs, Poindexter saw tailback Cedric Peerman conclude one of the most productive careers in school history. Peerman, who played in the Senior Bowl after earning honorable mention All-ACC honors, finished as the 19th most productive back in UVa history, rushing for 1,749 yards and 15 scores. Regarded as one of the fiercest hitters in the game during his collegiate career (1994-98), Poindexter earned first-team All-America honors at safety his junior and senior seasons. He also was chosen the 1998 ACC Defensive Player of the Year and is one of only three players in school history to earn first-team All-ACC recognition three times. He finished his career with 342 career tackles, the ninth-most in school history and tops among ACC defensive backs. He is tied for fifth in school history with 12 interceptions. As a freshman, Poindexter helped make perhaps the biggest single defensive play in school history when he and teammate Adrian Burnim stopped Florida State tailback Warrick Dunn inches from the goal line on the game’s last play to preserve a 33-28 win over the second-ranked Seminoles. With the victory, Virginia ended FSU’s four-year, 29-game conference winning streak since joining the league in 1992. Poindexter’s senior season ended prematurely when he injured his left knee in the seventh game of the season and later underwent reconstructive surgery. Poindexter was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft. He spent two seasons with the Ravens before ending his pro career with the Cleveland Browns. To honor his legacy at UVa, Poindexter’s No. 3 jersey was retired on Oct. 10, 2009 at Scott Stadium. Poindexter earned his degree in anthropology from Virginia in 1999. Poindexter and his wife, Kimberly, have three children - Morocca, Anthony, Jr. and Chloe.
YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH ANTHONY POINDEXTER Year 2003 2004-05 2006-08 2009 2010-12 2013 2014-Pres.
School/Team Position Virginia Graduate Assistant Virginia Running Backs Virginia Running Backs/Asst. Special Teams Virginia Defensive Backs/Asst. Special Teams Virginia Safeties/Special Teams Coordinator Virginia Safeties UConn Defensive Coordinator, Safeties
POSTSEASON GAMES AS A COACH Year 1994 1995 1996 1998 2000 2003 2004 2005 2007 2011 2015
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Game Independence Peach Carquest Peach AFC Wild Card AFC Divisional AFC Championship Super Bowl XXXV Continental Tire MPC Computers Music City Gator Chick-fil-A St. Petersburg
School/Team Result Virginia (player) def. TCU, 20-10 Virginia (player) def. Georgia, 34-27 Virginia (player) lost to Miami, 31-21 Virginia (player) lost to Georgia, 35-33 Ravens (player) def. Broncos, 21-3 Ravens (player) def. Titans, 24-10 Ravens (player) def. Raiders, 16-3 Ravens (player) def. Giants, 34-7 Virginia def. Pittsburgh, 23-16 Virginia lost to Fresno State, 37-34 Virginia def. Minnesota, 34-31 Virginia lost to Texas Tech, 31-28 Virginia lost to Auburn, 43-24 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
WAYNE LINEBURG
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WAYNE LINEBURG Quarterbacks • Virginia ‘96
Wayne Lineburg is in his third year at UConn in 2016 and has position responsibility with the quarterbacks. Prior to coming to UConn, he was a member of the Richmond coaching staff from 2010-13. Lineburg worked with UConn quarterback Bryant Shirreffs in 2016 as he was seventh in school single-season history with 2,581 all-purpose yards and third in quarterback rushing yardage with 503. Lineburg and UConn head coach Bob Diaco were on the same coaching staff together at Virginia in 2007 and ‘08. Lineburg is a 1996 graduate of Virginia. Lineburg was the associate head coach, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Richmond from 2012-13. He originally came to the school in 2010 as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach and was the interim head coach in 2011. In 2013, Lineburg’s offensive help led the Spiders to a four-game winning streak at the end of the season, including victories over two ranked teams to close the year. Richmond’s offense ranked 24th in the country (441.4 yards per game) in the Football Championship Subdivision - a mark which was second in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Spiders led the CAA in passing offense at 328.2 yards per game. In 2012, Lineburg helped guide a prolific Richmond offense rank 20th in the nation in passing offense (271.2) and 21st in scoring offense (33.2). Richmond had an 8-3 record and earned a share of the Colonial Athletic Association championship. The Spiders saw two offensive players, fullback Kendall Gaskins and tight end Kevin Finney, earn All-American honors. Lineburg had twice been the Spiders’ offensive coordinator prior to the start of the 2011 campaign, when he continued in that role while also serving as interim head coach. Under Lineburg, senior wide receiver Tre Gray was named Associate Press Third-Team All-American. The Radford, Va. native had a first stint with Richmond for three years from 2004-06 as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach. Under Lineburg, the Spiders’ posted prolific offensive numbers. In 2005, Richmond gained a school-record 4,957 yards of total offense and scored 44 touchdowns. The offensive unit averaged 381.3 yards per game and ranked 41st in the country that year. Lineburg’s offense averaged more than 330 yards per game every year and had an 800-yard rusher each of those three seasons. Lineburg was on the offensive staff at Virginia from 2007-09, working with the wide receivers in 2007-08 and the running backs in 2009. He was also a graduate assistant at Virginia from 1998-99. UVa played in the 1998 Peach Bowl, the 1999 MicronPC.com Bowl and the 2008 Gator Bowl with Lineburg on staff. A four-year quarterback for the Cavaliers, Lineburg was a player on three bowls teams – the 1994 Carquest Bowl, the 1994 Independence Bowl and the 1995 Peach Bowl. In his 22 seasons as either a player or coach, Lineburg has reached the postseason nine times. His father, Norman, was the long-time coach at Radford High and is a member of the Virginia High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Wayne played prep football for his father, earning All-District honors as a quarterback. His brother Robert is the athletic director at Radford University, his brother Mark is the superintendent of schools in Bristol, Va. and his brother Paul is the assistant principal at William Byrd High School in Vinton, Va. Wayne and his wife Tracey have two daughters – Addyson and Alexis.
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YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH WAYNE LINEBURG Year School/Team Position 1996-97 William & Mary Assistant Coach 1998-99 Virginia Graduate Assistant 2000-03 William & Mary Running Backs/Recruiting Coord. 2004-06 Richmond Offensive Coordinator/ Running Backs 2007-08 Virginia Wide Receivers 2009 Virginia Running Backs 2010 Richmond Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2011 Richmond Interim Head Coach 2012-13 Richmond Associate Head Coach/RBs/ Recruiting Coordinator 2014 UConn Special Team Coordinator, Wide Receivers 2015-Pres. UConn Quarterbacks
POSTSEASON GAMES AS A COACH Year Game 1993 Carquest 1994 Independence 1995 Peach 1996 I-AA First Round I-AA Quarterfinals 1998 Peach 1999 Micronpc.com 2001 I-AA First Round 2005 FCS First Round FCS Quarterfinals 2007 Gator 2015 St. Petersburg
School/Team Result Virginia (player) lost to Boston College, 31-13 Virginia (player) def. TCU, 20-10 Virginia (player) def. Georgia, 34-27 William & Mary def. Jackson St., 45-3 William & Mary lost to Northern Iowa, 38-35 Virginia lost to Georgia, 35-33 Virginia lost to Illinois, 63-21 William & Mary lost to Appalachian State, 40-27 Richmond def. Hampton, 38-10 Richmond lost to Furman, 24-20 Virginia lost to Texas Tech, 31-28 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10
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VINCENT BROWN
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VINCENT BROWN
Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line • Mississippi Valley State ‘88 Former New England Patriots AllPro linebacker Vincent Brown is entering his third year as the Co-Defensive Coordinator at UConn in 2016 and has position responsibility with the defensive line in 2016. In his first two years at UConn, Brown has position responsibility with the linebackers. He helped lead UConn to the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl as linebacker Junior Joseph was named All-American Athletic Conference honorable mention. UConn was 33rd in total defense at 355.1 yards per game, which led the American Athletic Conference. The Huskies were also 15th nationally in scoring defense (19.5 ppg), which led the American, and was seventh nationally and first in the conference in red zone defense. Brown played for the New England Patriots for eight seasons before retiring in 1995. He earned NFL All-Pro honors in 1991, 1992 and 1993. During his professional career he recorded 16.5 sacks, had 10 interceptions and scored one touchdown. After being selected in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft, Brown went on to start 103 of 123 career games for the Patriots, logging 811 tackles, 16.5 sacks and 10 interceptions. Before coming to UConn, Brown had been a member of the coaching staff at Virginia from 2010-13. Brown worked with the Cavaliers’ defensive line in 2013 and the linebackers from 2010-12. He also served as Virginia’s assistant special teams coordinator. He was also a graduate assistant at Virginia in 2007 and worked on the same coaching staff there as new UConn head coach Bob Diaco. The Cavaliers played in the Gator Bowl that season. In 2012, Brown saw senior linebacker Steve Greer earn All-ACC honors after leading the team with 103 total tackles. He finished his career with 357 tackles, the most of any active ACC player during the 2012 season. Brown came to Virginia after serving as the linebackers coach at Richmond from 2008-09. The Spiders won the 2009 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision National Championship. He coached Richmond’s three starting linebackers in 2009 to allleague honors as the Spiders shared the Colonial Athletic Association
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YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH VINCENT BROWN Year School/Team Position 2001-05 Meadowcreek Assistant 2006 Dallas Cowboys Inside Linebackers 2007 Virginia Graduate Assistant 2008-09 Richmond Linebackers 2010-12 Virginia Linebackers/Special Teams 2013 Virginia Defensive Line 2014-15. UConn Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers 2016 UConn Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line
POSTSEASON GAMES Year Game 1994 AFC Wild Card 2006 NFC Wild Card 2007 Gator 2008 FCS First Round FCS Quarterfinals FCS Semifinals FCS Championship 2009 FCS First Round FCS Quarterfinals 2011 Chick-fil-A 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl
School/Team Result New England Patriots (player) lost to Browns, 20-13 Dallas Cowboys lost to Seahawks, 21-20 Virginia lost to Texas Tech, 31-28 Richmond def. E. Kentucky, 38-10 Richmond def. Appalachian St., 33-13 Richmond def. Northern Iowa, 21-20 Richmond def. Montana, 24-7 Richmond def. Elon, 16-13 Richmond lost to Appalachian St., 35-31 Virginia lost to Auburn, 43-24 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10
crown. Brown guided a corps of linebackers during 2008 with All-American Eric McBride and all-conference pick Collin McConaghy. Prior to his start in collegiate coaching, Brown served as an inside linebackers coach for the Dallas Cowboys in 2006. His previous coaching experience includes a four-year stint as an assistant coach at Meadowcreek High School near Atlanta. He was also the school’s Assistant Athletic Director for one year. A native of Atlanta, Brown played at Mississippi Valley State where he earned Kodak All-America honors as a senior in 1987. He was a second team AP All-American as a junior. A three-time all-conference pick, he broke the school’s record for career tackles with 570 stops while leading the team in tackles his last three seasons. He graduated with a degree in criminal justice. Brown is on the 2017 National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame ballot, joining fellow UConn assistant coach Anthony Poindexter, who played at Virginia. Brown and his wife Chandra have four children, Dane, Vincent II, Raven and Jorian.
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DAVID CORLEY
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DAVID CORLEY
Running Backs, Director of Player Engagement • William & Mary ‘02 David Corley is in his third year with UConn in 2016 and has position responsibility with the running backs and also serves as the Director of Player Engagement. Corley also worked with the Husky running backs in 2014 and was with the wide receivers in 2015. Prior to coming to UConn, he spent six seasons (2008-2013) on the staff at William & Mary. Corley joined the William & Mary staff in 2008 and spent the first two seasons as the running backs coach and the next three working with the quarterbacks. He spent 2013 as the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. A 2002 graduate of William & Mary, Corley played professionally in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger Cats (2003) and Calgary Stampeders (2006). He also was a member of the Arena Football League’s New York Dragons (2005). In his two seasons working with the running backs at William & Mary, he groomed tailback Jonathan Grimes into one of the nation’s top players at the FCS level. Grimes set the Tribe’s freshman records for both rushing and all-purpose yards and was named an honorable mention AllAmerican as a return specialist. Grimes follow-up sophomore campaign moved him into the program’s career top-10 lists in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in just his second season. He eventually graduated as the most decorated player in Colonial Athletic Association history with 11 all-conference honors. Corley played at William & Mary, where he excelled as a four-year starter and multiple-time all-conference quarterback from 1999 through 2002. He wrote his name in nearly every significant passing record for the school, including graduating as the Tribe’s all-time leader in passing yards (9,805), total offense (10,948) and touchdown passes (73). Corley began his playing career by earning the league’s Rookie of the Year honors after the 1999 season, where he started the final eight games of the Tribe’s schedule. He twice led the league in passing efficiency (1999 and 2002) and earned postseason honors in each of his final four years. Corley played an important role in helping lead the team to a conference title in 2001 and was selected as the squad’s captain for the 2002 season. The native of Columbia, S.C., was named as the College’s Outstanding Senior Athlete for the 2002-03 school year and was a two-time runner up for the prestigious Dudley Award, presented annually to the outstanding collegiate player in the state of Virginia. Corley and his wife Brianne have a daughter, Charlie, and son, Bishop.
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YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH DAVID CORLEY Year School/Team Position 2008-09 William & Mary Running Backs 2010-12 William & Mary Quarterbacks 2013 William & Mary Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coord. 2014 UConn Running Backs, Director of Player Engagement 2015 UConn Wide Receivers, Special Teams Coord., Director of Player Engagement 2016 UConn Running Backs, Director of Player Engagement
POSTSEASON GAMES Year Game 2001 I-AA First Round 2005 AFL Conference Semifinals 2006 CFL Division Semifinals 2009 FCS First Round FCS Quarterfinals FCS Semifinals 2010 FCS Second Round 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl
School/Team Result William & Mary (player) lost to Appalachian State, 40-27 New York (player) lost to Orlando, 47-42 Calgary (player) lost to Saskatchewan, 30-21 William & Mary def. Weber State, 38-0 William & Mary def. Southern Illinois, 24-3 William & Mary lost to Villanova, 14-13 William & Mary lost to Georgia Southern, 31-15 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10
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KEVIN WOLTHAUSEN
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KEVIN WOLTHAUSEN
Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers, Recruiting Coordinator • Humboldt State ‘81 Kevin Wolthausen, who has enjoyed a long and successful career in college football coaching, is in his third year as an assistant coach at UConn and is the Special Teams Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator in 2016. He also has position responsibility with the linebackers. Last season while working the defensive line, Wolthausen coached a pair of Husky lineman to All-American Athletic Conference honors last year as Julian Campenni earned second team honors and Folorunso Fatukasi was named honorable mention. In 32 seasons coaching in college, Wolthausen has been a part of 19 postseason bowl teams, including seven New Year’s bowl games. In total, he has been part of 23 postseason appearances during his 36-year coaching career, including UConn’s trip to the St. Petersburg Bowl in 2015. Prior to coming to UConn, he served as the special teams coordinator at Florida International in 2013 and in 2012 was the defensive line coach at Purdue as the Boilermakers played in the 2012 Heart of Dallas Bowl. Wolthausen has been a part of many successful teams at all levels of the game. Prior to Purdue, he was the defensive line coach for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League as the team won the first two UFL championships. Wolthausen was the associate head coach and linebackers coach at Eastern Michigan in the winter of 2009, where he first served as an outside linebackers coach in 2002. Wolthausen UConn head coach Bob Diaco were on the same staff at Eastern Michigan in 2002. He was an assistant coach at Louisville from 2003-06 and the Cardinals played in four bowl games, including the FedEx Orange Bowl, Toyota Gator Bowl, AutoZone Liberty Bowl and GMAC Bowl. Louisville also won the 2006 Big East and 2004 Conference USA titles. Following Louisville, Wolthausen was the defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007. Prior to Louisville, he coached in the Arena Football League as the fullback/linebackers coach for the Arizona Rattlers in 2002. In 1995, Wolthausen returned to the state of Arizona for six seasons as the defensive line coach at Arizona State. Wolthausen was originally a graduate assistant coach and got his first full-time Division I coaching job at the University of Arizona from 1983-86. With ASU, Wolthausen was a part of four Sun Devil bowl teams and in 1996 would come up just shy of winning at least a share of the school’s first national title after falling to Ohio State 20-17 in the final seconds of the 1997 Rose Bowl. Wolthausen’s six seasons as defensive line coach at USC from 1987-92
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were arguably some of his most successful years in coaching. Five Trojan teams were bowl-bound during that span, including three straight appearances as the Pac-10 champions in the Rose Bowl. Wolthausen graduated in June 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Humboldt State, where he was a linebacker from 197879. He was the team’s top tackler in 1979 and received all-league honors. Wolthausen and his wife, Michel, have one son, Noah, and one daughter, Quinnlin.
YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH KEVIN WOLTHAUSEN Year School/Team Position 1980 CS Northridge Student Assistant 1980-82 Humboldt State Defensive Assistant 1983-84 Arizona Graduate Assistant 1985 Arizona Outside Linebackers 1986 Arizona Defensive Line 1987-92 USC Defensive Line 1993-94 Oklahoma Defensive Line 1995-2000 Arizona State Defensive Line 2002 Arizona Rattlers (AFL) Fullbacks/Linebackers 2002 Eastern Michigan Outside Linebackers 2003 Louisville Linebackers 2004-05 Louisville Defensive Line 2006 Louisville Co-Defensive Coordinator 2007 Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line 2009 Eastern Michigan Associate Head Coach/Linebackers 2009-11 Las Vegas Defensive Line Locomotives (UFL) 2012 Purdue Defensive Line 2013 Florida International Special Teams 2014-15. UConn Defensive Line, Recruiting Coord. 2016 UConn Special Teams Coord., Linebackers, Recruiting Coord.
POSTSEASON GAMES Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1994 1996 1997 1999 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015
Game Sun Aloha Rose Rose Rose John Hancock Freedom John Hancock Copper Rose Sun Aloha Aloha AFL Quarterfinals AFL Semifinals Arena Bowl XVI GMAC Liberty Gator Orange UFL Championship UFL Championship UFL Championship Heart of Dallas St. Petersburg
School/Team Result Arizona Tied Georgia, 13-13 Arizona def. North Carolina, 30-21 USC def. Michigan State, 20-17 USC lost to Michigan, 22-14 USC def. Michigan, 17-10 USC lost to Michigan State, 17-16 USC lost to Fresno State, 24-7 Oklahoma def. Texas Tech, 41-10 Oklahoma lost to BYU, 31-6 Arizona St. lost to Ohio State, 20-17 Arizona St. def. Iowa, 17-7 Arizona St. lost to Wake Forest, 23-3 Arizona St. lost to Boston College, 31-17 AZ Rattlers def. Carolina Cobras, 61-59 AZ Rattlers def. Chicago Rush, 46-35 AZ Rattlers lost to San Jose Louisville lost to Miami (Ohio), 49-28 Louisville def. Boise State, 44-40 Louisville lost to Virginia Tech, 35-24 Louisville def. Wake Forest, 24-13 LV Locomotives def. FL Tuskers, 20-17 LV Locomotives def. FL Tuskers, 23-20 LV Locomotives lost to VA Destroyers, 17-3 Purdue lost to Oklahoma State, 52-14 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
ERIK CAMPBELL
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ERIK CAMPBELL Wide Receivers * Michigan ‘88
Erik Campbell is in his first season with the UConn football staff in 2016 and has position responsibility with the wide receivers. Campbell brings to UConn an extensive amount of experience in the college game, including long-time stints at Iowa and Michigan. Campbell has been part of 26 postseason football games, including four bowl games as a student-athlete and 19 as a coach. Campbell has coached in four Rose Bowls and played in another. He also has coached in two Orange Bowls and played in a Fiesta Bowl. In Marin McNutt at Iowa and Braylon Edwards at Michigan, Campbell coached two of the top receivers in Big Ten history. McNutt’s 1,315 receiving yards in 2011 ranks seventh best for a single season in the Big Ten, while Edwards had 1,330 yards in 2004 for the sixth best single season total. Campbell was a member of the Michigan staff from 1995-2007 and again in 2015. He coached the wide receivers for the Wolverines during that time and was also the assistant head coach from 2003-07. He also worked with the team’s punt returners. He was a member of the 1997 Michigan staff that won the national championship. At Michigan, Campbell coached a 1,000-yard receiver an NCAArecord eight straight seasons (1998-2005), with Edwards becoming the ninth player in Division I-A history and the first player in Big Ten history to achieve three straight 1,000-yard seasons. Campbell was a key factor in the punt return success of Steve Breaston, the Big Ten’s career punt return leader. Breaston returned 127 punts for a conference record 1,599 yards (12.6 avg.) and four scores during his career. Campbell coached three All-Americans during his tenure at Michigan -- David Terrell, Marquise Walker and Edwards. Edwards was also the winner of the 2004 Biletnikoff Award as the top wide receiver in college football. Campbell coached some of Michigan’s top wide receivers in its program’s history. His list of NFL products includes: Amani Toomer, a second-round draft pick of the New York Giants (1996); 1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, a first-round pick of the Oakland Raiders (1998); Terrell, the eighth pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears; Edwards, the third pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns; Mario Manningham, a third-round pick of the New York Giants (2008). From 2008-2014, Campbell was an assistant coach at Iowa, where he worked with the wide receivers and also the tight end in his first two seasons. As a collegiate player, Campbell was a four-year letterman (1984-87) at Michigan and started games on both sides of the ball. Campbell saw the majority of his action at defensive back, starting 30 career games during his freshman, junior and senior seasons. He started the final 25 games of his career and added five starts as a true freshman. He completed his career with 113 tackles and five interceptions. Campbell is a native of Gary, Ind., where he was a prep star at Roosevelt High School. He was an all-state selection in football and gained All-American honors in track after leading his team to back-to-back state championships. Campbell is a member of both the Indiana High School Track and Field Hall of Fame and the Indiana High School Football Hall of Fame. He was recognized in his hometown of Gary, Ind. with the Benjamin Hooks Award, presented by the Gary chapter of the NAACP, during the spring of 2010. Campbell earned his bachelor of general studies degree from Michigan in 1988.
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YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH ERIK CAMPBELL Year School/Team Position 1989-90 Navy Running Backs 1991-93 Ball State Running Backs 1994 Syracuse Running Backs 1995-2002 Michigan Wide Receivers 2003-07 Michigan Asst. Head Coach, Wide Receivers 2008-09 Iowa Wide Receivers, Tight Ends 2010-12 Iowa Wide Receivers 2013-14 Montreal Alouettes Wide Receivers 2015 Michigan Recruiting Coordinator/ Assistant Director of Operations 2016 UConn Wide Receivers
POSTSEASON GAMES Year Game 1984 Holiday 1985 Fiesta 1986 Rose 1987 Hall of Fame 1993 Las Vegas 1995 Alamo 1996 Outback 1997 Rose 1998 Citrus 1999 Orange 2000 Citrus 2001 Citrus 2002 Outback 2003 Rose 2004 Rose 2005 Alamo 2006 Rose 2007 Capital One 2008 Outback 2009 Orange 2010 Insight 2011 Insight 2013 CFL East Div. Semis. 2013 CFL East Div. Finals
School/Team Result Michigan (player) lost to BYU, 24-17 Michigan (player) def. Nebraska, 27-23 Mich (player) lost to Arizona St., 22-15 Michigan (player) def. Alabama, 28-24 Ball State lost to Utah State, 42-33 Michigan lost to Texas A&M, 22-20 Michigan lost to Alabama, 17-14 Michigan def. Washington State, 21-16, to win Ntnl Championship Michigan def. Arkansas, 45-31 Michigan def. Alabama, 35-34 Michigan def. Auburn, 31-28 Michigan lost to Tennessee, 45-17 Michigan def. Florida, 38-30 Michigan lost to USC, 28-14 Michigan lost to Texas, 38-37 Michigan lost to Nebraska, 32-28 Michigan lost to USC, 32-18 Michigan def. Florida, 41-35 Iowa def. South Carolina, 31-10 Iowa def. Georgia Tech, 24-14 Iowa def. Missouri, 27-24 Iowa lost to Oklahoma, 31-14 Montreal lost to Hamilton, 19-16 Montreal lost to Hamilton, 40-24
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JOSH REARDON
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JOSH REARDON
Cornerback, Co-Special Teams Coordinator • Central Michigan ‘06 Josh Reardon is in his third year as an assistant coach at UConn in 2016 and has position responsibility with the cornerbacks. He also serves as the Co-Special Teams Coordinator. Reardon has strong Northeast ties as he coached at Holy Cross in 2011 and Sacred Heart from 2008-10. In 2015 with the Huskies, Reardon coached cornerback Jamar Summers, who earned All-American Athletic Conference honorable mention honors as Summers was ranked second in the country and led the league in interceptions with eight. The eight interceptions also were tied for second in UConn single-season history. Reardon helped the Huskies rank 20th in the country and first in the conference in passing yards allowed at 189.3 per game. UConn was 15th in the country in scoring defense at 19.5 points per game, which again led the American and was seventh in the country and first in the American in red zone defense. Prior to coming to UConn, Reardon was a graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame from 2012-13. At Notre Dame, Reardon assisted UConn head coach Bob Diaco and worked with the Irish inside and outside linebackers. In 2011, Reardon was outside linebackers coach at Holy Cross and was part of a defensive coaching staff that helped hold opponents to only 3.9 yards per carry. Reardon spent three seasons at Sacred Heart, coaching the defensive line in 2008, the secondary in 2009 and serving as defensive coordinator and secondary coach in 2010. Reardon’s first job was as a graduate assistant at Central Michigan
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YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH JOSH REARDON Year School/Team Position 2006-07 Central Michigan Graduate Assistant 2008 Sacred Heart Defensive Line 2009 Sacred Heart Secondary 2010 Sacred Heart Defensive Coordinator/Secondary 2011 Holy Cross Outside Linebackers 2012-13 Notre Dame Graduate Assistant 2014-Pres. UConn Cornerbacks, Co-Special Teams Coordinator
POSTSEASON GAMES Year Game 2006 Motor City 2007 Motor City 2012 BCS National Championship 2013 Pinstripe 2015 St. Petersburg
School/Team Result Central Michigan def. Middle Tennessee, 31-14 Central Michigan lost to Purdue, 51-48 Notre Dame lost to Alabama, 42-14 Notre Dame def. Rutgers, 29-16 UConn lost to Marshall, 16-10
from 2006-07. He assisted with coaching the defensive line and inside linebackers. Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was the Chippewas head coach in 2006. In Reardon’s first season as graduate assistant, Central Michigan won the Mid-American Conference and the Motor City Bowl en route to a 10-4 season. Reardon was a student assistant in 2005 for Central Michigan’s football team and again worked with Diaco. A 2006 graduate of Central Michigan, Reardon was on the Chippewas football team from 2001-04. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education with a minor in history. He is a native of Sturgis, Mich.
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ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACHES 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
HUSKY ASSISTANT COACHES
(SINCE 1953)
Adolph, Dave .............................. 1965-68
Hughes, Hank .......................... 2001-13
Poindexter, Anthony ........ 2014-current
Ambrose, Rob ......................... 2002-2008
Jackson, Tom .............................. 1978-82
Prescott, Spencer ......................... 1994-98
Amendola, Buddy ............................ 1963
Jenkins, Scott ................................... 1988
Rapone, Nick .............................. 1995-98
Baylock, Andy ............................. 1964-78
Johanningmeier, Richard ............ 1974-75
Reardon, Josh ................... 2014-present
Bertero Jr., Charles ..................... 1973-76
Johnson, Lyndon .................... 1999-2010
Reilly, Dick ................................. 1977-82
Bevell, Darrell ............................. 1998-99
Kelin, Seymour “Red” ................. 1968-75
Richardson, Terry ................... 1999-2010
Briggs, Kent ..................................... 2001
Kelley, Mike ................................ 1995-98
Rivers, Leonard ........................... 1970-72
Brown, Don ................................ 2011-13
Kemp, Mike ..................................... 1988
Roberts, Donnie ..................... 1999-2000
Brown, Vincent ................ 2014-current
Koegel, Warren ........................... 1992-97
Robichaud, Steve ........................ 1990-93
Buggs, Kermit .................................. 2013
Kopp, Thomas ............................ 1966-70
Robinson, Desmond ................... 1983-86
Burns, Russ ................................. 1980-88
Krot, John ................................... 1984-91
Rodis, Nick ................................. 1954-61
Campbell, Erik...................2016-current
Kusleika, John .................................. 1994
Royer, H. Lee .................................. 1964
Casciola, Robert .......................... 1969-70
Lakatos, Scott .............................. 2004-09
Rutigliano, Sam .......................... 1964-65
Cersosimo, Matt ....................... 2006-12
Landini, Larry ............................. 1977-79
Sekanovich, Daniel ..................... 1964-66
Chapman, John .......................... 1955-63
Landis, George ............................ 1992-93
Sheehan, Joe .................................... 1997
Collis, Jim ................................... 1985-91
Laughlin, Phil ............................ 1990, 92
Simmons, Michael ........................... 1979
Corley, David ................... 2014-present
Leonard, Frank ........................... 1990-93
Snow, Cliff .................................. 1996-98
Covault, Sam .............................. 1983-84
Lineburg, Wayne .............. 2014-current
Spagnuolo, Steve ......................... 1987-91
Cummings, Mike .............. 2014-current
Loika, Bill ....................... 1953-63, 82-83
Swann, Paul ................................ 1973-76
Davis, Jemal ................................ 1997-98
Loney, Steve ..................................... 1994
Thompkins, Jamie ........................... 1984
Davis, Richard ................................. 1994
Marino, Vinny ............................ 2002-05
Thompson, Donald .................... 1977-81
Day, Shane ................................. 2012-13
Masella, Tom ................................... 1998
Toop, Mike ............................. 1999-2000
DeGuglielmo, Dave .................... 1997-98
McCarthy, Mike .............................. 1983
Usher, Brian ................................ 1982-89
DeLeone, George..........................2011-13
McManus, Jerry .......................... 1985-86
Verducci, Frank................. 2015-Present
Doherty, Kevin ....................... 1999-2000
McMichael, Dave ....................... 2001-09
Walton, Ted ............................... 1987-93
Draganac, Dick ........................... 1980-81
McNulty, John ........................... 1995-97
Ward, Stan ....................................... 1953
Dunne, Rusty ............................. 1988-91
Moorhead, Joe ........................ 2009-2011
Warner, Dave ......................... 1999-2000
Fela, Scott ........................................ 1989
Moynihan, Dennis ...................... 1994-96
Weiss, Robert .............................. 1969-72
Fitch, Todd ................................. 1994-98
Muha, Mike ................................ 1983-84
White, Clayton.............................2011-13
Fogarty, Shane ................................. 2013
Mullen, Jeffrey ............................ 1978-79
White, Paul ................................. 1953-54
Foley, Mike ................................. 2006-14
Nicolau, Dr. Anthero .................. 1971-72
Wholley, Jonathan ...................... 2010-13
Franks, Jerry ..................................... 2001
O’Connor, Michael .................... 1978-79
Weist, T.J. ....................................... 2013
Giannelli, Joe .............................. 1966-80
Orlando, Todd ....................... 1999-2010
Wigton, George .......................... 1957-62
Giguere, Ray .................................... 1987
Osur, Nate .................................. 1962-66
Williams, Greg ............................ 1992-94
Gonzaga, Adam ............................... 1998
Palmer, Christopher J ...................... 1974
Wilson, Norries ...................... 1999-2005
Gray, Torrian .............................. 2002-03
Panciera, Larry ............................ 1953-70
Wolthausen, Kevin ........... 2014-present
Hall, J.D ..................................... 2000-01
Park, Thom ..................................... 1977
Zimmerman, David ......................... 1973
Hargreaves, Vernon ........ 1985-87, 89-97
Paterno, Jay ...................................... 1993
Harris, Robert .................................. 1976
Patterson, Don ........................ 2014-15
Holtz, Lou .................................. 1964-65
Perkins, Darrell ........................... 2010-13
Hudson, Greg ............................. 1994-96
Pletcher, Jim ............................... 1983-84
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MATT BALIS
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Matt Balis is in his third year as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Football Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Connecticut in 2016. In his position at UConn, Balis coordinates the strength and conditioning program for all 24 of the sports teams. He designs and develops all facets of the strength and conditioning program for the Husky
football team. Prior to his appointment at UConn, he served as the head strength coach at Mississippi State from 2009-13. He brought a highly-respected background to UConn and was named one of three finalists for the FootballScoop Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year Award in 2010. Balis came to Mississippi State from the University of Virginia, where he served two years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Cavaliers’ football program. Prior to his stint in Charlottesville, Balis previously served as the assistant director of strength and conditioning at Florida in 2005 and 2006. The Florida football team completed the 2006 season with a 13-1 record and won the Southeastern Conference Championship and the BCS National Championship. Before joining the staff at Florida, Balis worked two years at Utah as the director of strength and conditioning for the entire 16-sport program in 2004. Balis was directly in charge of designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and volleyball. The football team completed the 2004 season with an overall record of 12-0 and won the Fiesta Bowl. He served as assistant strength coach at Utah in 2003. Balis was also an assistant strength coach at Houston for two years and before moving to the college level, he was an assistant football coach and worked in the area of strength and conditioning at Wheaton (Ill.) Warrenville South High School for two years and at Wheaton (Ill.) North High School for three years. He also taught physical education at the elementary school level during that five-year period. Balis earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Illinois in 1996 and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Aurora University in 2001. Balis is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCC). Additionally, he is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist and a certified strength and conditioning coach. A native of Chicago, he and his wife Lanette have a son Jacob.
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SARAH L AW L E S S
Director of Football Operations
Sarah Lawless is in her third year as the Director of Football Operations at the University of Connecticut in 2016. In her role, Lawless assists head coach Bob Diaco in a number of duties including coordination of team travel, organizing preseason camp, budgeting and acting as a liaison to various constituencies. Before coming to UConn, she was a member of the Notre Dame football staff from 2010-13. Lawless spent the 2013 season as the coordinator of on-campus recruiting at Notre Dame. She organized all official and unofficial visits by prospective student-athletes, managed compliance and academic records for recruits, oversaw student workers and helped organize and direct gameday recruiting efforts. Lawless earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. While an undergraduate, Lawless was a student manager all four years. She worked with the football team in her first three years at Notre Dame and was the senior manager for the women’s basketball team in 2007-08. She is a native of Morristown, N.J.
M I CHAE L PAI N T E R
Director of Player Personnel
Michael Painter, who has been on the coaching staffs of five different schools, is in his third year as the Director of Player Personnel for the UConn football team in 2016. In this role, Painter is highly-involved in the recruiting process of future student-athletes, with particular responsibility in maintaining computerized databases. Painter and UConn head coach Bob Diaco worked on the same staffs at Notre Dame (2010-11) and Cincinnati (2009). Before coming to UConn, he was a defensive assistant at UMass and as the recruiting coordinator in the 2013. In 2012, Painter was the defensive pass game coordinator at Minot (N.D.) State and while coaching the secondary and outside linebackers. Painter was a graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame in 2010 and ‘11 working with the defense and special teams. Notre Dame played in the 2010 Sun Bowl and 2011 Champs Sports Bowl during his time there. During the 2007-09 seasons, Painter was a graduate assistant at Cincinnati spending time with the offense, defense and special teams. He was part of two Big East Conference championship teams (2008 and ‘09) and coached in three bowl games, including the 2009 Orange and 2010 Sugar bowls. He served as an intern in the Central Michigan football program in 2006. Painter played at Mount Union (Alliance, Ohio) in 2003 and the team was the NCAA Division III national runner-up. He is a 2006 graduate of Bowling Green and earned his master’s from Cincinnati in 2009.
ANDRU CRE I GHT O N
Director of External Football Relations Andru Creighton is in his third year with the UConn football program and second as the Director of External Football Relations. In his role, he serves as the assistant to head coach Bob Diaco where he is the primary contact for Diaco in a wide variety of areas. Creighton is also involved in alumni, fan and benefactor engagement as well as all team-related functions. A 2013 Notre Dame graduate with a degree in economics, Creighton was a member of the Football Student Managers Organization for the 2010-13 seasons. For the 2012-2013 season he earned the position of Head Student Equipment Manager. Following his graduation, Creighton was the operations and equipment intern for the Fighting Irish from 2013-14. During the summer of 2010 and ’11, he was a volunteer at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Conn., as a cabin counselor for children with cancer and other serious illnesses. A native of Indianapolis, he is a graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit High School where he played ice hockey.
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Coordinator of Internal Football Logistics Chris DeBerry is in his first full-time season as a member of the Husky football staff and is the Coordinator of Internal Football Logistics. He was a defensive graduate assistant for the Huskies in 2015. DeBerry is a 2015 UConn graduate, who was a walk-on member of the team in 2013-14 after transferring from Bowling Green. A native of Torrington, Conn., DeBerry was an AllConference pick at Torrington High School, while serving as team captain and was team MVP. He played in the Connecticut vs. Rhode Island All-Star game at Rentschler Field. DeBerry also earned letters in track and basketball and earned all-state track honors.
RE BECC A DUNS TAN
Director of Football Administration
Rebecca Dunstan is in her 11th season with the UConn football program and serves as the Director of Football Office Administration. She also in the coordination of various budgetary matters and special events, including the UConn Women’s Football 101 Clinic the past three years. Dunstan also serves as the support for the director of alumni and community affairs. Prior to joining the football program, Dunstan worked in the UConn Undergraduate Admissions Office from 2001-05. In her role she supported various admission programs, aided in the planning of office events and prepared student-athlete correspondence. Dunstan graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2000 with a degree in psychology with a focus in children and youth. A native of Connecticut, she resides in Storrs with her husband, Shane.
NICK LEZYNS KI
Defensive Graduate Assistant
Nick Lezynski is in his third year as a graduate assistant at UConn and this year moves to the defensive side of the ball. Lezynski was a graduate assistant at Holy Cross in 2012-13 working with the secondary. He was also the defensive coordinator for the Crusaders’ junior varsity team and special teams coordinator. He is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in marketing and was a four-year walk-on member of the Fighting Irish football team. Lezynski was an event, marketing and ticket intern at Notre Dame during the 2011-12 academic year and also was a marketing assistant at the College Football Hall of Fame in the summers of 2010 and ‘11. He is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, N.J., and was a captain of the football and lacrosse teams as a senior.
CHR IS S ALV I
Defensive Graduate Assistant Chris Salvi is in his first year as an offensive graduate assistant at UConn. In 2015, he was an assistant coach at the University of Chicago and coached at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago from 2013-14. Salvi is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in political science and was a member of the football team, which he joined as a walk-on and earned a scholarship for his senior year. He played in 35 career games for the starting Irish, including the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. Salvi played two seasons of professional football (spring 2014 and ’16) in Turin for Torino Giaguari.
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Offensive Graduate Assistant Kyle Cooper is in his first year as a defensive graduate assistant at UConn. He spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Westminster College (New Wilmington, Pa.) working with the defensive line. Westminster had a 9-3 record last year and won the ECAC James Lynah Bowl while being ranked 15th in the NCAA Division III in sacks. Cooper was a two-time team captain at Robert Morris and a two-year starting linebacker. The team won the 2010 Northeast Conference championships and earned a spot in the FCS playoffs. He is a 2013 graduate of Robert Morris with a degree in sport management and has a master’s of business administration from the school as well. Scott was named a Capital One Academic All-District pick as a senior and named to the NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
GARRE T T SCOT T
Offensive Graduate Assistant
Garrett Scott is in his first year as a defensive graduate assistant at UConn. He spent the 2015 season as a GA at Hawaii with the defensive backs and from 2013-14 at Northern Iowa – working with the safeties. In 2013, Northern Iowa posted a 9-5 record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA FCS tournament. Scott spent the 2014 season on the same staff as current Husky offensive coordinator Frank Verducci. Scott played strong safety at Northern Iowa from 2008-12 and was a threeyear starter. He earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honors as a senior and made 254 career tackles with seven interceptions. The team advanced to the NCAA FCS quarterfinals in his junior year of 2011. Scott earned a bachelor’s degree in movement and exercise science from Northern Iowa in 2013 an also has a master’s from Northern Iowa in the same field.
ANDY BAYL OCK
Director of UConn Football Alumni and Community Affairs A member of the Division of Athletics staff since 1964, Andy Baylock is in his 14th year as the football program’s Director of Football Alumni and Community Affairs. Baylock is involved with a number of activities, including the cultivation of relationships with UConn football alumni and other various members of the football community. Baylock is also involved in career development for UConn players and represents UConn at various speaking engagements. Baylock retired as UConn’s head baseball coach in May 2003 after a 24-year run in which he posted a 556-492-8 record, guiding the Huskies to BIG EAST Championships in 1990 and 1994, along with a trio of NCAA tournament berths. Including his tenure as an assistant baseball coach, Baylock compiled an 822-614-11 record over 39 years and, at the time of his retirement, he had personally coached 1,447 of the 2,327 games (62.2 percent) in UConn’s baseball history. His association with UConn began in 1963 as the freshman baseball coach, a part-time position, and Baylock joined the Husky staff on a full-time basis a year later as an assistant football and baseball coach – positions which he held for 15 seasons. Baylock was a part of Husky football teams that won or shared four Yankee Conference titles. He also had a long tenure as UConn’s freshman football coach. Baylock was an assistant baseball coach from 1964-79, helping UConn to the College World Series in 1965, 1972 and 1979, before assuming the head coaching reigns in 1980. Over the years, Baylock has been honored by several organizations, including his January 1996 induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, one of the seven Hall of Fames in which he has been enshrined. Baylock has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award, the highest honor given out by the organization and will receive that award at the group’s annual convention. Baylock has been active on the international baseball scene as a distinguished pitching clinician, including serving as pitching coach for the 1985 and 1989 U.S. Senior National Teams. A veteran summertime coach in the prestigious
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Cape Cod Baseball League, Baylock has also sat on the faculty of the department of kinesiology at UConn. In the spring of 2008, he received awards for his outstanding contribution from both the Connecticut High School Coaches Association and the National Football Foundation’s Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Baylock also served as the head football coach at East Catholic High School in Manchester from 1962-64 when he became a full-time member of the UConn staff. He played three seasons of professional football, last with the Springfield (Mass.) entry in the Atlantic Coast Professional Football League. A native of New Britain, Conn. where he played on New Britain High School’s 1955 state championship team, Baylock is a 1960 graduate of Central Connecticut where he was a four-year letterwinner in both football and baseball and captained both teams. There he received the Gladstone Award, CCSU’s highest award presented to a scholar-athlete. Baylock earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1962 where he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach. Baylock and his late wife, Barbara, are the parents of three children, Jennifer, Jeffrey and Andrea – all of whom attended UConn. Baylock also has three grandchildren – Kyle, Shane and Paige.
B OB HOWAR D
Assistant Director of Athletics / Athletic Training Bob Howard is entering his 28th year at UConn and currently oversees the entire athletic training staff at Connecticut for all sports. The 2016 season will mark his 27th working directly with the Husky football team. Howard was promoted in the summer of 2014 to Assistant Director of Athletics/Athletic Training. Howard is a 1988 graduate of Connecticut with a degree in sport medicine and athletic training. He later earned his master’s degree in exercise physiology from UConn in 1991. Howard still spends time in the classroom, teaching students in the UConn athletic training program. He is a past president of the Connecticut Athletic Trainers Association and is the former public relations chairman for the National Athletic Trainers Association’s District I. In 2004, Howard received the Outstanding Kinesiology Award from UConn’s Neag School of Education and, in 2006, he received the Athletic Trainer of the Year Award from the Connecticut chapter of NATA. He also was given a NATA Service Award during the organization’s 2006 convention in Atlanta. Howard served as a student trainer at UConn from 1986-88 and as a graduate assistant trainer from 1988 to 1989. He also worked two pre-season training camps for the NFL’s New York Jets. Howard spent much of his youth in Urbandale, Iowa, before moving to Tolland, Conn. Howarrd and his wife Stephanie, reside in Tolland, Conn., and have two daughters – Emily, a UConn graduate who was a member of the track and field team, and Nicole.
A NTHONY SALVAT ORE
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Anthony Salvatore is in his in fourth year as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at UConn and works with the UConn football team. He earned his master’s of science from UConn in exercise science in 2012 and is a 2009 graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in athletic training. Salvatore was a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at UConn from 2010-12 and worked with the football team and also men’s and women’s track and field/cross country. In 2012, he was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I., and worked with the football and baseball teams. He also served as a Intern Athletic Trainer at Holy Cross from 2009-10. Salvatore resides in Willimantic, Conn.
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Head Football Equipment Manager Jordan Hunt is in his second year at UConn as the Head Football Equipment Manager. Hunt coordinates and oversees all phases of the football team’s equipment operations. Hunt came to Connecticut from South Dakota State University, where he served as the football equipment manager for the past two seasons and also was the facilities and operations coordinator for the past year. He is a 2012 Alabama graduate and was a member of the football equipment staff there for four seasons and the lead manager in his senior year. The Crimson Tide won two national championships during his time at the school.
GAGE W HI T T E N
Assistant Football Equipment Manager Gage Whitten is in his second years as the Assistant Football Equipment Manager at UConn. Whitten is a 2014 Alabama graduate and was a student equipment manager during his undergraduate career. He also was a student equipment manager at Pearl River Community College in Poplarsville, Miss., where he earned an associate degree in 2012.
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Assistant Director of Video Services For Football Ryan Gould is in his second year as Assistant Director of Video Services and works directly with the Husky football team. He is in charge of all team video needs, including evaluation footage from games and practices and opponent scouting video. Gould also produces promotional and creative videos for the team. Gould served as an assistant video coordinator at Notre Dame from 2011-14 and served a video internship with the Syracuse football team for the 2010 season. He is a 2011 graduate of SUNY-Cortland University.
T ONY DI E PPA
Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach Tony Dieppa is in his third season working with the UConn football and is now the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach after serving as a graduate assistant the past two seasons. He is a 2011 graduate of North Central College in Naperville, Ill. Dieppa has also worked on the strength and conditioning staffs at Northwestern State, Mississippi State, Florida International and Oregon State. He also taught at Lake Park High School in Roselle, Ill., and Wheaton (Ill.) North High School. Dieppa was an assistant wresting coach at Wheaton North. Dieppa was a member of the football and wrestling teams at North Central as the football team won two conference championships.
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East Carolina .................................. 112
Tulane .............................................. 113 Houston ........................................... 114 Temple ............................................. 115
St. Petersburg Bowl ...................... 116
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Safety Andrew Adams earned All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2015 and helped lead the Huskies to an appearance in the St. Petersburg Bowl.
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OPPONENT VILLANOVA ARMY at MIZZOU NAVY at BYU at UCF USF at Cincinnati EAST CAROLINA at Tulane HOUSTON at Temple vs Marshall
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SCORE ATTEND. 20-15 26113 22-17 28260 6-9 70079 18-28 33204 13-30 56393* 40-13 26669* 20-28 31719* 13-37 40124* 31-13 23168 7-3 26775 20-17 26879 3-27 28236 10-16 14652
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OPP SCORING ....................................................223 ..............................253 Points Per Game .........................................17.2..............................19.5 Points Off Turnovers ..................................57 ................................36 FIRST DOWNS ...........................................215 ..............................243 Rushing ......................................................90.................................107 Passing ........................................................105...............................120 Penalty ........................................................20.................................14 RUSHING YARDAGE .................................1622.............................2155 Yards gained rushing ...................................1967.............................2419 Yards lost rushing .......................................345...............................264 Rushing Attempts .......................................477...............................486 Average Per Rush ........................................3.4................................4.4 Average Per Game ......................................124.8............................165.8 TDs Rushing ..............................................14.................................13 PASSING YARDAGE ...................................2412.............................2461 Comp-Att-Int .............................................201-342-10...................235-401-18 Average Per Pass .........................................7.1................................6.1 Average Per Catch ......................................12.0..............................10.5 Average Per Game ......................................185.5............................189.3 TDs Passing ................................................10.................................14 TOTAL OFFENSE .......................................4034.............................4616 Total Plays ..................................................819...............................887 Average Per Play .........................................4.9................................5.2 Average Per Game ......................................310.3............................355.1 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards ............................29-551..........................35-750 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards ..........................6-2................................17-71 INT RETURNS: #-Yards ..............................18-185..........................10-106 KICK RETURN AVERAGE ........................19.0..............................21.4 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE .......................0.3................................4.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE ...........................10.3..............................10.6 FUMBLES-LOST .........................................15-6..............................20-7 PENALTIES-Yards ........................................74-595..........................65-632 Average Per Game ......................................45.8..............................48.6 PUNTS-Yards ................................................76-2866........................57-2375 Average Per Punt ........................................37.7..............................41.7 Net punt average ........................................36.8..............................41.6 KICKOFFS-Yards ..........................................53-3118........................58-3536 Average Per Kick ........................................58.8..............................61.0 Net kick average .........................................44.7..............................51.5 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game ...................30:50............................29:10 3RD-DOWN Conversions ............................57/179 .........................77/190 3rd-Down Pct .............................................32% .............................41% 4TH-DOWN Conversions ............................6/20..............................9/23 4th-Down Pct .............................................30% .............................39% SACKS BY-Yards ...........................................21-100..........................37-180 MISC YARDS ...............................................1 ..................................1 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED .......................25.................................29 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS .......................16-19............................16-23 ON-SIDE KICKS .........................................1-3................................0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES ..................................(26-33) 79% ................(32-44) 73% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS ...................(16-33) 48% ................(17-44) 96% PAT-ATTEMPTS .........................................(21-24) 88% ................(27-28) 96% ATTENDANCE ...........................................169343 ........................248276 Games/Avg Per Game .................................6/28224 .......................6/41379 Neutral Site Games ..........................................................................1/14652 SCORE BY QUARTERS UConn Opponents
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2015 CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING GP NEWSOME, Arkeel 13 SHIRREFFS, Byr. 12 JOHNSON, Ron 12 DELORENZO, Max 13 MARRINER, Josh 12 THOMAS, Noel 13 BEALS, Tyraiq 13 WAIN, Justin 13 ANDERSON, Garr. 3 Total 13 Opponents 13 PASSING SHIRREFFS, Byr. BOYLE, Tim ANDERSON, Garr. TEAM Total Opponents
Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 183 852 60 792 4.3 6 90 60.9 154 685 182 503 3.3 3 36 41.9 88 277 53 224 2.5 5 29 18.7 13 44 8 36 2.8 0 12 2.8 17 38 7 31 1.8 0 7 2.6 5 24 2 22 4.4 0 8 1.7 1 15 0 15 15.0 0 15 1.2 1 13 0 13 13.0 0 13 1.0 3 12 6 6 2.0 0 6 2.0 477 1967 345 1622 3.4 14 90 124.8 486 2419 264 2155 4.4 13 84 165.8
GP Effic Att-Cmp-Int 12 127.69 168-279-8 11 84.34 31-60-2 3 487.60 2-2-0 8 0.00 0-1-0 13 121.82 201-342-10 13 112.70 235-401-18
PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long VITALE, Nick 4 -13 -3.2 0 2 LEMELLE, Brian 2 15 7.5 0 9 Total 6 2 0.3 0 9 Opponents 17 71 4.2 0 26 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long SUMMERS, Jamar 8 102 12.8 1 67 ADAMS, Andrew 3 7 2.3 0 6 WILLIAMS, Jh. 3 36 12.0 0 19 MELIFONWU, Obi 2 16 8.0 0 16 JOSEPH, Junior 1 6 6.0 0 6 VANN, Marquise 1 18 18.0 0 18
Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 60.2 2078 9 69 173.2 51.7 281 0 25 25.5 100.0 53 1 45 17.7 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 58.8 2412 10 69 185.5 58.6 2461 14 71 189.3
RECEIVING GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G THOMAS, Noel 13 54 719 13.3 3 45 55.3 NEWSOME, Arkeel 13 45 465 10.3 2 58 35.8 BEALS, Tyraiq 13 24 275 11.5 2 39 21.2 BLOOM, Alec 13 22 314 14.3 1 38 24.2 MYERS, Tommy 11 16 232 14.5 2 69 21.1 MARRINER, Josh 12 8 71 8.9 0 25 5.9 LUCAS, Thomas 8 7 83 11.9 0 34 10.4 MAYALA, Hergy 11 7 80 11.4 0 29 7.3 DELORENZO, Max 13 5 35 7.0 0 11 2.7 MCLEAN, Aaron 10 4 56 14.0 0 29 5.6 JOHNSON, Ron 12 4 29 7.2 0 22 2.4 LEMELLE, Brian 7 2 27 13.5 0 17 3.9 ANDERSON, Garr. 3 1 12 12.0 0 12 4.0 HASHEMI, Steve 8 1 10 10.0 0 10 1.2 CARREZOLA, Luke 13 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.3 Total 13 201 2412 12.0 10 69 185.5 Opponents 13 235 2461 10.5 14 71 189.3 FIELD GOALS PUYOL, Bobby TARBUTT, Mich. PUNTING WAIN, Justin TEAM
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FGM-FGA Pct 16-18 88.9 0-1 0.0
01-19 1-1 0-0
20-29 6-6 0-0
30-39 5-6 0-0
40-49 50-99 Lg 3-4 1-1 52 0-1 0-0 0
KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long NEWSOME, Arkeel 19 429 22.6 0 71 MARRINER, Josh 4 57 14.2 0 16 BEALS, Tyraiq 2 41 20.5 0 23 LEMELLE, Brian 2 24 12.0 0 12 CLAX, Jazzmar 1 0 0.0 0 0 LEE, Junior 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total 29 551 19.0 0 71 Opponents 35 750 21.4 1 94 FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents 1 7 7.0 0 7
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No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd 75 2866 38.2 53 6 39 22 2 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Villanova – 24 Army (23),(25),(39) (41) MIZZOU 49 40 Navy (38) – BYU (37),(42) 48,38,(26),(25),(32) UCF (21) (19),(45) USF (19),(27),44 48 Cincinnati (27),(30) (23),(38),27,(26) East Carolina (45) – Tulane 34 (37) Houston (25),(39) (29) Temple (45) (20),(37) Marshall (52) (21),(29),43,(32) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made
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PUYOL, Bobby NEWSOME, Arkeel JOHNSON, Ron THOMAS, Noel SHIRREFFS, Byr. BEALS, Tyraiq MYERS, Tommy BLOOM, Alec SUMMERS, Jamar TEAM TARBUTT, Mich. Total Opponents
– 16-18 21-24 – – – – – 69 8 – – – – – – – 48 5 – – – – – – – 30 3 – – – 1 – – – 20 3 – – – – 1-1 – – 18 2 – – – – – – – 12 2 – – – – – – – 12 1 – – – – – – – 6 1 – – – – – – – 6 – – – – – – – 1 2 – 0-1 – – – – – – 0 25 16-19 21-24 – 1 1-1 – 1 223 29 16-23 27-28 – – 0-1 – 2 253
TOTAL OFFENSE
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Plays
Rush
Pass
Total
Avg/G
SHIRREFFS, Byr. 12 433 503 2078 2581 215.1 NEWSOME, Arkeel 13 183 792 0 792 60.9 BOYLE, Tim 11 66 -7 281 274 24.9 JOHNSON, Ron 12 88 224 0 224 18.7 ANDERSON, Garr. 3 5 6 53 59 19.7 DELORENZO, Max 13 13 36 0 36 2.8 MARRINER, Josh 12 17 31 0 31 2.6 THOMAS, Noel 13 5 22 0 22 1.7 BEALS, Tyraiq 13 1 15 0 15 1.2 WAIN, Justin 13 1 13 0 13 1.0 TEAM 8 7 -13 0 -13 -1.6 Total 13 819 1622 2412 4034 310.3 Opponents 13 887 2155 2461 4616 355.1 ALL PURPOSE
GP/GS
Rush
Rec
PR KOR IR
Tot
Avg/G
NEWSOME, Ark 13 792 465 0 429 0 1686 129.7 THOMAS, Noel 13 22 719 0 0 0 741 57.0 SHIRREFFS, By 12 503 0 0 0 0 503 41.9 BEALS, Tyraiq 13 15 275 0 41 0 331 25.5 BLOOM, Alec 13 0 314 0 0 0 314 24.2 JOHNSON, Ron 12 224 29 0 0 0 253 21.1 MYERS, Tommy 11 0 232 0 0 0 232 21.1 MARRINER, Jos 12 31 71 0 57 0 159 13.2 SUMMERS, Jam 13 0 0 0 0 102 102 7.8 LUCAS, Thomas 8 0 83 0 0 0 83 10.4 MAYALA, Hergy 11 0 80 0 0 0 80 7.3 DELORENZO, M 13 36 35 0 0 0 71 5.5 LEMELLE, Brian 7 0 27 15 24 0 66 9.4 MCLEAN, Aaron 10 0 56 0 0 0 56 5.6 WILLIAMS, Jh. 13 0 0 0 0 36 36 2.8 ANDERSON, Ga 3 6 12 0 0 0 18 6.0 VANN, Marquise 12 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.5 MELIFONWU, O 13 0 0 0 0 16 16 1.2 WAIN, Justin 13 13 0 0 0 0 13 1.0 HASHEMI, Stev 8 0 10 0 0 0 10 1.2 ADAMS, Andrew 13 0 0 0 0 7 7 0.5 JOSEPH, Junior 13 0 0 0 0 6 6 0.5 CARREZOLA, L 13 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.3 BOYLE, Tim 11 -7 0 0 0 0 -7 -0.6 TEAM 8 -13 0 0 0 0 -13 -1.6 VITALE, Nick 12 0 0 -13 0 0 -13 -1.1 Total 13 1622 2412 2 551 185 4772 367.1 Opponents 13 2155 2461 71 750 106 5543 426.4
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OFFENSE Offensive Line Dalton Gifford, OT Tommy Hopkins, LG Andreas, Knappe, RT Richard Levy, LT Tyler Samra, OG Brendan Vechery, C Trey Rutherford, FB, G
‘12 - - - - - - -
‘13 6 - - - 1 - -
‘14 5 - 7 12 12 - -
‘15 Total - 11 12 12 13 20 13 25 13 26 13 13 2 2
Wide Receivers Tyraiq Beals, WR Dhameer Bradley, WR John Green, WR Brian Lemelle, WR Thomas Lucas, WR Hergy Mayala Noel Thomas, WR
‘12 - - - - - - -
‘13 - 2 1 1 - - -
‘14 - - - - 2 - 5
‘15 Total 7 7 - 2 - 1 1 2 3 5 4 4 12 17
Tight Ends Alec Bloom, TE Tommy Myers, TE Steve Hashemi, TE
‘12 - - -
‘13 - - -
‘14 - - -
‘15 Total 11 11 9 9 1 1
Quarterbacks Tim Boyle, QB Bryant Shirreffs, QB
‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 Total - 4 3 1 8 - - - 12 12
Running Backs Jazzmar Claz Max DeLorenzo, RB Ron Johnson, RB Josh Marriner Arkeel Newsome, RB
‘12 - 1 - - -
Totals
‘13 - - - - -
‘14 5 5 5 - 2
‘15 Total - 5 1 7 2 7 1 1 12 12
1 15 63 143 222
DEFENSE Defensive Line Kenton Adeyemi, DE Julian Campenni, DT Luke Carrezola, DE Foley Fatukasi, DT Mikal Myers, DT Cole Ormsby, DE Sean Marinan, DT
‘12 - 2 - - - - -
Linebackers Junior Joseph, LB Graham Stewart, LB Marquise Vann, LB Matt Walsh, LB
‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 Total - - 4 13 17 - 2 12 13 27 - 3 12 10 25 - - 1 3 4
Defensive Backs Andrew Adams, S John Green, CB Javon Hadley Ellis Marder, S Obi Melifonwu, S Jamar Summers, CB Jhavon Williams, CB
‘12 2 - - - - - -
Totals
‘13 - 11 - - - - -
‘13 6 - - - 12 - 5
‘14 12 12 - 3 1 - -
‘14 12 - - - 11 5 12
‘15 Total 12 24 13 38 12 12 9 12 2 3 2 2 1 1
‘15 Total 13 33 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 35 12 17 13 30
4 39 97 143 283
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2015 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
2015 CONNECTICUT DEFENSIVE STATISTICS DEFENSIVE LEADERS 1H ADAMS, Andrew 11 JOSEPH, Junior 20 MELIFONWU, Obi 2 STEWART, Graham 6 WILLIAMS, Jh. 93 FATUKASI, Foley 36 WALSH, Matthew 46 VANN, Marquise 15 CARREZOLA, Luke 21 SUMMERS, Jamar 90 CAMPENNI, J. 95 ADEYEMI, Kenton 92 MYERS, Mikal 23 LEE, Junior 10 STAPLETON, Cam. 13 DIGGS, Vontae 57 ORMSBY, Cole 19 MARDER, Ellis 55 HICKS, Jon 99 MARINAN, Sean 7 GREEN, John 1B HADLEY, Javon 16 McALLISTER, Br. 5 THOMAS, Noel 28 FLOYD, Jordan 44 DeLORENZO, Max 54 STEPHENS, O. 22 NEWSOME, Arkeel 18 LEMELLE, Brian 26 MARRINER, Josh 14 BOYLE, Tim 27 VITALE, Nick 88 MAYALA, Hergy 4 SHIRREFFS, Byr. 40 TARBUTT, Mich. 78 GIFFORD, Dalton 72 VECHERY, Brend. 96 ATKINS, James 29 WATKINS, Anth. 37 CLAFLIN, Jeremy 39 JEAN-PIERRE, C. TM TEAM Total Opponents
|--------Tackles--------| GP Solo Ast Total 13 60 43 103 13 44 49 93 13 59 29 88 13 44 24 68 13 42 13 55 12 33 17 50 13 20 27 47 12 27 19 46 13 24 21 45 13 26 13 39 13 16 15 31 12 15 13 28 12 12 14 26 12 14 5 19 13 10 4 14 11 9 3 12 8 6 6 12 12 11 – 11 12 6 4 10 12 3 6 9 11 7 1 8 9 7 1 8 13 6 1 7 13 4 – 4 8 3 1 4 13 3 – 3 11 3 – 3 13 1 2 3 7 – 2 2 12 1 1 2 11 2 – 2 12 2 – 2 11 1 – 1 12 – 1 1 6 – 1 1 13 – 1 1 13 1 – 1 2 – 1 1 7 1 – 1 12 1 – 1 1 – 1 1 8 – – – 13 524 339 863 13 481 369 850
|--Sacks--| TFL/Yds No-Yards 3.5-6 – 3.5-4 – 2.0-7 – 8.5-27 2-6 2.0-6 – 7.0-24 8-26 4.5-11 – 2.0-7 – 8.5-31 6-29 0.5-2 – 4.5-9 – 3.5-14 2-12 4.0-4 – – – 3.0-19 2-15 – – 2.5-13 2-12 – – – – 0.5-1 – – – 1.0-3 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 61-188 21-100 94-316 37-180
|-------Pass Def-------| |--Fumbles--| Blkd Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick 3-7 3 – – – – 1-6 – 2 1-0 – – 2-16 5 – – – – – 1 2 – 1 – 3-36 7 – – – – – – 4 – 4 – – – – – – – 1-18 – 1 – – – – 1 2 2-0 2 1 8-102 3 – – – – – – 2 – 1 – – – 5 – – – – – 1 1-0 – – – 3 – – – – – 2 3 1-0 – – – – – – – – – – 3 – – – – 3 – 1-0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2 – – – – – 1 – – – – – – – 1-0 2 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 1 18-185 31 25 7-0 10 2 10-106 37 20 6-7 11 5
Saf – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 1 1 2
DEFENSIVE CATEGORY LEADERS Tackles For Loss 8.5 Luke Carreozola 8.5 Graham Stewart 7.0 Foley Fatukasi 4.5 Julian Campenni 4.5 Matt Walsh 4.0 Mikal Myers
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Sacks 8.0 6 2 2 2 2
Foley Fatukasi Luke Carrezola Kenton Adeyemi Cole Ormsby Cam Stapleton Graham Stewart
Interceptions 8 Jamar Summers 3 Andrew Adams 3 Jhavon Williams 2 Obi Melifonwu
Pass Breakups 7 Jhavon Williams 5 Obi Melifonwu 3 Andrew Adams 3 Junior Lee 3 Ellis Marder 3 Jamar Summers
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GAME 1 VS VILLANOVA
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #1 • SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
20
15
CONNECTICUT
VILLANOVA
PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD• EAST HARTFORD, CONN. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
VU UCONN 18 19 7 8 10 9 1 2 114 105 36 39 3.2 2.7 1 1 146 132 32 27 189 202 18-33-1 12-20-1 5.7 10.1 10.5 16.8 1 2 303 307 69 59 4.4 5.2 2-1 0-0 5-45 4-30 3-148 4-176 49.3 44.0 49.3 34.0 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 3-190 5-297 63.3 59.4 42.7 36.0 2 1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 4-92-0 1-12-0 23.0 12.0 1-0-0 1-6-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 31:49 28:11 6:19 8:41 11:25 3:35 5:36 9:24 8:29 6:31 9 of 17 6 of 13 1 of 3 1 of 1 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 0-3 0-3 1-7 4-19 1-1 2-3 0-1 0-0 0 0
Villanova (0-1) UConn (1-0)
0 6
9 0
0 7
6 7
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15 20
FIRST QUARTER UConn – T. Myers 14 yd pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick blocked) 6:55 (13-79,7:05) SECOND QUARTER Villanova – Team Safety 7:57 Villanova – Gudzak 13 yd pass from Robertson (Weyler kick) 1:36 (14-67, 6:21) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Johnson 1 yd run (Puyol kick) 12:57 (4-75, 2:03) FOURTH QUARTER UConn – Newsome 27 yd pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick), 4:53 (7-64, 3:52) Villanova – Robertson 3 yd run (Robertson pass failed) 1:45 (11-54, 3:08)
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – University of Connecticut redshirt sophomore Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns in his first collegiate start and first game for the Huskies as the UConn football team defeated Villanova by a 20-15 score on Thursday night. The game was the season opener for both team and was played before a Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field crowd of 26,113. The Huskies opened the scoring with a 14-yard TD reception by redshirt sophomore Tommy Myers (Coventry, Conn.) from Shirreffs that completed a 13 play, 79 yard drive that made it 6-0 Huskies with 6:55 to go in the first quarter. The Wildcats led 9-6 at the half, but the Shirreffs to Myers duo was back at work on the second play from scrimmage of the second half for a 69-yard completion that put the ball at the Wildcat one-yard line. Two plays later, sophomore running back Ron Johnson (Naples, Fla.) ran the ball in for the score and give UConn the lead for good at 13-9. The Huskies made it 20-9 on a 27-yard reception by sophomore Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) with 4:53 to go in the game. Villanova quarterback John Robertson scored on a three-yard run with 1:45 to go. UConn had a key defensive stop early in the fourth quarter as Villanova had moved the ball to the Husky 36, but stopped the Wildcats on fourth and one. Johnson was UConn’s leading rusher with 65 yards while junior Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.) and Newsome each had three receptions. Redshirt sophomore Junior Joseph (Sinking Springs, Pa.) led the Huskies with nine tackles while sophomore linebacker Luke Carrezola (Langhorne, Pa.) had six tackles with a sack and redshirt sophomore Folorunso Fatukasi (Far Rockaway, N.Y.) had six tackles with two sacks. Robertson passed for 153 yards and one TD while rushing 66 yards for the Wildcats, who are ranked fourth preseason in the NCAA FCS.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Johson 22 76 11 65 1 10 Shirreffs 10 40 7 33 0 12 Thomas 1 8 0 8 0 8 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 12-20-1 202 2 69 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Myers 2 83 1 69 Thomas 3 39 0 14 Newsome 3 36 1 27 Bloom 1 16 0 16 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 4 176 44.0 48 1 Field Goal Attempts N/A Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Joseph 3-6-9 Fatukasi 4-2-6 2.0 2.0 Carrezola 2-4-6 2.0 1.0 Stewart 5-0-5 1.0 1.0 Adams 2-3-5
VILLANOVA INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Robertson 18 85 19 66 1 28 White 8 26 1 25 0 12 Underwood 5 19 6 13 0 8 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Robertson 17-32-1 153 1 18 Underwood 1-1-0 36 0 36 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Gulyas 4 64 0 36 Underwood 4 39 0 15 Phillips 4 34 0 14 Wells 1 18 0 18 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Hinchen 3 148 49.3 52 1 Field Goal Attempts Weyler 2Q 10:03 24 yds Miss Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int McCurry 3-7-10 2.0 Smith 5-3-8 Cherry 3-4-7 1.0 McCann 2-5-7 1.0 0.5 Calitro 5-1-6 Majors 1-5-6 0.5
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas WR 8 Lucas LT 71 Levy LG 62 Hopkins C 72 Vechery RG 60 Samra RT 53 Knappe QB 4 Shirreffs TE 86 Bloom TE 80 T. Myers TB 3 Johnson
DEFENSE STARTERS DE 95 Adeyemi DT 93 Fatukasi NG 90 Campenni DE 15 Carrezola LB 2 Stewart LB 11 Joseph LB 46 Vann CB 6 J. Williams S 22 Adams S 19 Marder CB 21 Summers
Total Participants (50): 2 Beals, 4 Hadley, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs, 14 Boyle, 17 Puyol, 18 Lemelle, 20 Melifonwu, 22 Newsome, 23 J. Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 34 Clax, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 40 Tarbutt, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 57 Ormsby, 66 Manco, 75 Rugg, 77 Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 92 M. Myers, 99 Marinan
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2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
GAME 2 VS ARMY
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #2 • SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
22
17
CONNECTICUT
ARMY
PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD• EAST HARTFORD, CONN. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
ARMY UCONN 9 23 6 11 1 10 2 2 180 145 33 46 5.5 3.2 1 2 191 184 11 39 85 270 3-8-1 19-25-0 10.6 10.8 28.3 14.2 1 0 265 415 41 71 6.5 5.8 1-0 1-1 6-60 7-50 4-174 3-121 43.5 40.3 43.5 40.3 1 3 1 1 0 0 3 3 4-255 6-332 63.8 55.3 42.0 38.8 3 1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 5-74-0 1-12-0 14.8 12.0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 21:00 39:00 6:57 8:03 4:11 10:49 5:29 9:31 4:23 10:37 2 of 8 7 of 15 0 of 1 0 of 0 0-0 5-5 0-0 2-5 0-0 3-5 3-16 0-0 2-2 1-2 1-1 3-3 3 0
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Army (0-2) UConn (2-0)
3 3
7 9
0 7
7 3
– –
17 22
FIRST QUARTER Army – Grochowski 41 yd field goal 8:18 (8-29, 4:52) UConn – Puyol 23 yd field goal 2:13 (11-69, 6:05) SECOND QUARTER Army – Bradshaw 56 yd run (Grochowski kick) 8:48 (5-90, 1:50) UConn – Newsome 10 yd run (Puyol kick blocked) 5:07 (7-75, 3:41) UConn – Puyol 25 yd field goal 0:42 (6-67, 2:46) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Johnson 2 yd run (Puyol kick) 7:10 (8-62, 4:44) FOURTH QUARTER UConn – Puyol 39 yd field goal, 5:33 (10-34, 5:04) Army – Walker 71 yd pass from Schurr (Grochowski kick) 4:51 (3-75, 0:42)
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – University of Connecticut redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jeffeson, Ga.) threw for 270 yards (19 of 25) and the Huskies got touchdown runs from sophomore running backs Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) and Ron Johnson (Naples, Fla.) as the Husky football team defeated Army 22-17 on Saturday afternoon. The game was played before a crowd of 28,260 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. UConn led 12-10 at the half, sandwiching a 10-yard touchdown run from sophomore Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) around two field goals from redshirt sophomore Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.). Puyol’s 23-yard with 2:13 to go in the first quarter tied the game at 3-3 while his second, a 25-yader with 42 seconds left in the half, gave UConn the intermission lead. Newsome had a 10-yard TD run with 5:07 left in the half that gave UConn a 10-9 lead. Redshirt junior safety Obi Melifonwu (South Grafton, Mass.) sniffed out a misdirection pitch to Army’s DeAndre Bell on a fourth down and made an open-field tackle to set up a UConn 62-yard touchdown drive early in the second half. Johnson completed that drive with a two-yard run to make it 19-10 Huskies with 7:10 left. Shirreffs’ 32-yard throw to freshman Tyraiq Beals (East Orange, N.J.) set up the drive. Puyol hit a valuable 39-yard field goal with 5:33 left in the game that made it 22-10 Huskies. Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 129 yards, including a 56-yard first-half touchdown that made it 10-3 Black Knights with 8:48 to go in the second quarter. His backup, senior A.J. Schurr, threw a 71-yard touchdown to Joe Walker in the fourth quarter to close the UConn lead to 22-17 with 4:51 left. Husky senior safety Andrew Adams (Fayetteville, Ga.) intercepted a pass with 2:21 left in the game to seal the win for UConn. UConn junior wide receiver Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.) caught four balls for 83 yards. Twenty-one of the 22 defensive players on UConn’s depth chart played in that game. They held the Black Knights to 180 rushing yards on – as opposed to 325 yards last year in a 35-21 loss at Yankee Stadium. The Huskies outgained Army 415 yards to 265 and held onto the ball for 39 minutes. Schurr came into the game after the Huskies made it 22-10. Army had just five yards passing on two attempts before he went long to junior Joe Walker, who outjumped Melifonwu and raced down the left sideline with just under five minutes left to cut lead to 22-17. Army could not get the ball back after Shurr’s pass into coverage ended up with Adams. Newsome rushed 13 times for 73 yards for UConn, while Johnson added 39 yards on 18 carries, and Shirreffs had 31 yards on the ground. With the game tied at 3-3 after the teams traded first quarter field goals, Army took the lead back in the second quarter. After a penalty gave the Black Knights first down at their 44, Bradshaw kept the ball, ran through the middle of the Husky defense, then cut right and outran the secondary for his touchdown. Newsome’s touchdown run capped a 75-yard Husky drive. But for the second consecutive week, UConn had an extra point blocked, and trailed 10-9. On the final drive of the half, Thomas followed up a diving 33-yard catch, with a 26-yarder after a screen play to set up Puyol’s 25-yard kick. Army’s Andrew King had three sacks and 4 1/2 tackles for loss.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Newsome 13 74 1 73 1 13 Johnson 18 50 11 39 1 10 Shirreffs 12 56 25 31 0 15 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 19-25-0 270 0 34 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Thomas 4 83 0 33 Beals 3 45 0 32 Bloom 3 42 0 23 Lucas 2 42 0 34 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 3 121 40.3 50 3 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 1Q 2:13 23 yds Good Puyol 2Q 0:42 25 yds Good Puyol 4Q 5:33 39 yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Adams 4-2-6 1 Joseph 3-2-5 Stewart 3-1-4 Melifonwu 3-1-4 1.0 Vann 1-3-4 Walsh 1-3-4 1.0
ARMY INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Bradshaw 16 134 5 129 1 56 Walker 4 24 0 24 0 10 Kemper 4 11 0 11 0 4 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Schurr 2-5-1 80 1 71 Bradshaw 1-3-0 5 0 5 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Walker 1 71 1 71 White 1 9 0 9 Giachinta 1 5 0 5 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Tardieu 4 174 43.5 56 1 Field Goal Attempts Grochowski 1Q 8:18 41 yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int England 7-6-13 2.0 King 6-3-9 4.5 3.0 Timpf 5-4-9 Smith 1-7-8 1 Moss 4-3-7
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas WR 8 Lucas LT 71 Levy LG 62 Hopkins C 72 Vechery RG 60 Samra RT 53 Knappe QB 4 Shirreffs TE 86 Bloom TB 22 Newsome TB 3 Johnson
DEFENSE STARTERS DE 95 Adeyemi DT 92 M. Myers NG 90 Campenni DE 15 Carrezola LB 2 Stewart LB 11 Joseph LB 36 Walsh CB 6 J. Williams S 22 Adams S 20 Melifonwu CB 21 Summers
Total Participants (55): 2 Beals, 4 Hadley, 7 Green, 10 Stapleton, 13, Tully,14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol, 18 Lemelle, 23 J. Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 37 Claflin, 40 Tarbutt, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 46 Vann, 49 Parker, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 57 Ormsby, 66 Manco, 70 Bockeloh, 73 Hashemi, 77 Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 80 T. Myers, 85 McLean, 88 Mayala, 89 C. Lee, 93 Fatukasi, 99 Marinan
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GAME 3 AT MISSOURI
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #3 • SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
6
9
CONNECTICUT
MISSOURI
MEMORIAL STADIUM AT FAUROT FIELD• COLUMBIA, MO. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
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UCONN MIZ 11 16 4 7 7 7 0 2 77 85 33 34 2.3 2.5 1 1 108 106 31 21 156 185 17-28-1 20-31-1 5.6 6.0 9.2 9.2 0 0 233 270 61 65 3.8 4.2 3-1 2-1 8-85 3-30 7-192 6-235 27.4 39.2 27.0 32.5 0 2 0 1 0 2 2 2 3-183 2-130 61.0 65.0 46.3 40.0 0 2 0-0-0 3-3-0 0.0 1.0 0-0-0 3-44-0 0.0 14.7 1-17-0 1-50-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 30:18 29:42 7:02 7:58 8:35 6:25 6:30 8:30 8:11 6:49 2 of 13 5 of 15 1 of 3 1 of 3 1-1 1-2 1-1 1-2 0-1 0-2 1-2 3-11 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 12 0
Mizzou (3-0) UConn (2-1)
2 6
0 0
7 0
0 0
– –
9 6
FIRST QUARTER MIZ – Green safety 7:44 UConn – Johnson 6 yd run (Puyol kick blocked) 4:14 (5-35, 2:38) THIRD QUARTER MIZ – Mauk 2 yd run (Baggett kick) 5:03 (15-68, 6:34)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Connecticut football team came up just a few points short on Saturday from beating No. 22 Missouri. The Tigers hung on for a 9-6 lead over UConn before a crowd of 70,079 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. The Huskies drop to 2-1 on the season while the Tigers improve to 3-0. UConn was driving in the final moments of the game going for the victory. The Huskies faced a fourth-and-four with 45 seconds left and, in field goal formation, passed the ball which resulted the first career interception for safety Anthony Sherrils. “Anthony made a great play,’’ Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said. ‘’He has been doig really well. He is an extraordinary athlete that has great speed and acceleration.’’ Sherrils said the Missouri defense sensed that a fake was a possibility. ‘’We were anticipating it,’’ Sherrils said. ‘’We backed up off the line to get a good look at it. The tight end released, and I knew it was a fake.’’ Sherrils returned the interception 50 yards to the UConn 22 to seal the Tiger victory He also had a fumble recovery in the second quarter. “Credit to Missouri and their staff and their players for fighting hard for four quarters,’’ UConn coach Bob Diaco said. ‘’A game like that, it is one play. One play and it’s in overtime. One play and it’s a win.’’ UConn redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) was 17 of 26 for 156 yards and ran 14 times for 29 yards. The Huskies were 1 of 3 on fourth-down plays, converting on a 13-yard run by redshirt junior Justin Wain (Wilmington, N.C.) off a fake punt. Missouri took a 2-0 lead in first-quarter on a safety after Clarence Greene blocked a punt that went out of the end zone. UConn scored its only point on the day when sophomore Ron Johnson (Naples, Fla.) scored on a six-yard run with 4:14 left in the first quarter to make it 6-2 Huskies. The big play of that five-play-35 yard drive was a 29-yard pass from Shirreffs to junior Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.) that put the ball at the Missouri six.The drive was set up by a nifty interception by redshirt junior cornerback Jhavon Williams (Delray Beach, Fla.). The 6-2 Husky lead held up through halftime and into the third quarter, but Mizzou scored a touchdown on a fourth and goal two-yard run by quarterback Maty Mauk that completed a 15 play-68 yard drive with 5:03 left in the third quarter. The Tigers converted three third down plays in that drive and the fourth down scoring play. Thomas had seven receptions for the Huskies for 86 yards while Shirreffs led UConn in rushing with 29 yards.Redshirt sophomore Junior Joseph (Sinking Springs, Pa.) led UConn in tackles with nine as ten different Husky player registered tackles for a loss. Mauk completed 14 of 22 passes for 145 yards and an interception for the Tigers. Running back Ish Witter made his first career start for Missouri and carried the 17 times for 54 yards.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Shirreffs 14 43 14 29 0 8 Johnson 14 39 16 23 1 14 Wain 1 13 0 13 0 13 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 17-26-0 156 0 29 Boyle 0-2-1 0 0 0 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Thomas 7 86 0 29 Lucas 3 24 0 11 Beals 3 15 0 9 Lemelle 1 17 0 17 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 6 192 32.0 40 0 Field Goal Attempts Tarbutt 3Q 11:37 49yds Miss Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Joseph 5-4-9 0.5 1 Summers 6-2-8 Walsh 2-6-8 1.5 Adams 3-3-6 Stewart 1-4-5 0.5 Melifonwu 3-1-4 Carrezola 2-2-4 1.0 Fatukasi 0-4-4 1.0 0.5
MISSOURI INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Witter 17 64 10 54 0 13 Abbington 2 14 0 14 0 12 Mauk 9 20 7 13 1 9 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Mauk 14-22-1 145 0 51 Lock 6-9-0 40 0 11 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Moore 6 39 0 11 Witter 3 31 0 20 Culkin 3 22 0 11 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Fatony 6 235 39.2 51 2 Field Goal Attempts Baggett 2Q 9:58 40 yds Miss Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Brothers 6-4-10 Dennis 5-0-5 Penton 3-2-5 Sherrils 3-0-3 1 Harris 3-0-3 2.0 1.0 Simon 2-1-3 Hatley 1-2-3
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi WR 8 Lucas DT 93 Fatukasi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins CB 7 Green C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 36 Walsh QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams WR 18 Lemelle S 22 Adams WR 2 Beals S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (47): 3, Johnson, 4 Hadley, 10 Stapleton, 13, Diggs,14 Boyle, 15 Carrezola, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol, 19 Marder, 23 J. Lee, 26 Marriner, 28 Floyd, 40 Tarbutt, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 57 Ormsby, 66 Manco, 73 Hashemi, 78 Gifford, 80 T. Myers, 85 McLean, 86 Bloom, 92 M. Myers, 99 Marinan
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
GAME 4 VS NAVY
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
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GAME #4 • SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
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PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD• EAST HARTFORD, CONN. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
NAVY UCONN 21 20 17 8 3 10 1 2 303 106 61 31 5.0 3.4 3 0 309 133 6 27 40 219 3-5-0 19-32-0 8.0 6.8 13.3 11.5 1 2 343 325 66 63 5.2 5.2 2-0 1-1 3-37 3-22 3-116 2-82 38.7 41.0 38.7 43.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5-285 3-181 57.0 60.3 39.8 36.3 1 1 1--5-0 0-0-0 -5.0 0.0 2-47-0 4-61-0 23.5 15.2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 32:44 27:16 6:36 8:24 8:57 6:03 11:04 3:56 6:07 8:53 8 of 12 4 of 12 0 of 1 1 of 5 4-5 1-2 4-5 1-2 0-5 0-2 5-24 0-0 4-4 1-1 0-0 1-1 0 0
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7 8
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FIRST QUARTER UConn – Puyol 38 yd field goal 11:09 (8-45, 3:51) Navy – Reynolds 10 yd run (Grebe kick) 4:33 (12-62, 6:36) SECOND QUARTER Navy – Tillman 19 yd pass from Reynolds (Grebe kick) 7:02 (10-85, 5:30) UConn – Beals 39 yd pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick) 3:29 (8-75, 3:33) Navy – Reynolds 4 yd run (Grebe kick) 0:02 (14-77, 3:27) FOURTH QUARTER Navy – Reynolds 10 yd run (Grebe kick) 14:56 (10-69, 5:28) UConn – T. Myers 6 yd pass from Shirreffs (Thomas pass from Shirreffs) 7:20 (10-68, 3:42)
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds ran 28 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score as Navy beat the UConn football team by a 28-18 on Saturday before a crowd of 33,204 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Reynolds had touchdown runs of 10, 4 and 10 yards to give him 73 for his career, second in NCAA history behind former Wisconsin star Monte Ball, who ran for 77. The senior threw the ball just four times, but completed three of those, including a 19-yard touchdown to Jamir Tillman that gave Navy a 14-3 lead in the second quarter. Navy had 343 yards of offense, 303 of them on the ground, but the Huskies held with them on that category with 325. Navy fullback Chris Swain ran 10 times for 58 yards. UConn redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Sherriffs (Jefferson, Ga.) threw for 219 yards on a 19 of 32 performance with a pair of TD passes. Freshman wide receiver Tyraiq Beals (East Orange, N.J.) caught six passes for 63 yards and a score for the Huskies. The Mids scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions, but the Husky defense dug in and forced Navy to punt twice and be out on fourth down the rest of the game. The Huskies went out to a 3-0 lead on a 38-yard field goal by redshirt junior Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla), but Navy scored TDs on a 10-yard rush by Reynolds and a 19-yard pass from Reynolds to Jamir Tillman that made it 14-3 Navy with 7:02 to play in the first half. Shirreffs hit Beals for a 39-yard TD pass with 3:29 left in the half that closed the gap to 14-10 Mids. Navy took advantage of the time left in the half to move the ball 77 yards on 14 plays as Reynolds scored on a four-yard run for a 21-10 halftime score.Reynolds capped a 10 play-69 yard drive four seconds into the fourth quarter on a 10-yard TD run that made it 28-10 Navy. The Huskies made a late run at the game as redshirt sophomore tight end Tommy Myers (Coventry, Conn.) had a six-yard TD reception and Shirreffs hit junior wide receiver Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.) for a two-point conversion to close to within ten. UConn recovered the onside kick but could not gain a first down on four tries. The Huskies then held the Mids on their next two defensive possessions but could not take advantage on offense. Sophomore Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) got the start at tailback for the Huskies and had 14 carries on 69 yards. He also had five receptions for 51 yards while Thomas had five receptions for 78 yards.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Newsome 14 72 3 69 0 19 Shirreffs 16 46 24 22 0 8 Beals 1 15 0 15 0 15 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 19-32-0 219 2 39 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Beals 6 63 0 39 Thomas 5 78 0 26 Newsome 5 51 0 14 Bloom 1 11 0 11 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 2 82 41.0 42 0 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 1Q 11:09 38yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Adams 9-8-17 Melifonwu 8-4-12 Walsh 2-6-8 Stewart 3-3-6 Joseph 2-3-5 Adeyemi 2-2-4 Ormsby 2-2-4 M. Myers 2-2-4 1.0 Carrezola 1-3-4
NAVY INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Reynolds 28 146 4 142 3 17 Swain 10 58 0 58 0 19 Sanders 7 35 0 35 0 12 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Reynolds 3-4-0 40 1 19 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Tillman 1 19 1 19 Romine 1 11 0 11 Cass 1 10 0 10 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Jernigan 1 32 32.0 32 0 Barta 2 84 42.0 43 2 Field Goal Attempts N/A Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Thomas 3-7-10 2.0 1.0 Adams 5-2-7 Gonzales 5-1-6 Barbour 3-3-6 Mason 2-4-6 Clements 4-1-5 1.0 0.5 Anthony 2-3-3 0.5 0.5
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi FB 44 DeLorenzo DT 92 M. Myers LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 36 Walsh QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (55): 2, Beals, 3, Johnson, 4 Hadley, 7 Green, 8 Lucas, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs, 14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol, 18, Lemelle, 19 Marder, 23 J. Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 29 Watkins, 34 Clax, 37 Claflin, 40 Tarbutt, 42 Wain, 46 Vann, 55 Hicks, 57 Ormsby, 66 Manco, 70 Bockeloh, 77 Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 88 Mayala, 89 C. Lee, 93 Fatukasi, 99 Marinan
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GAME 5 AT BYU
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GAME #5 • OCTOBER 3, 2015
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LAVELL EDWARDS STADIUM PROVO, UTAH TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
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UCONN BYU 14 31 3 9 9 20 2 2 62 174 27 41 2.3 4.2 0 1 87 185 25 11 168 365 14-28-2 35-54-2 6.0 6.8 12.0 10.4 1 2 230 539 55 95 4.2 5.7 0-0 1-1 5-43 7-70 6-247 1-36 41.2 36.0 38.7 36.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4-205 7-444 51.2 63.4 32.2 46.4 1 3 0-0-0 5-15-0 0.0 3.0 3-44-0 3-51-0 14.7 17.0 2-26-0 2-14-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1 0 24:48 35:12 6:44 8:16 5:15 9:45 5:27 9:33 7:22 7:38 3 of 14 9 of 16 1 of 2 0 of 1 0-0 5-6 0-0 2-6 0-0 3-6 2-7 4-20 1-1 3-3 2-2 3-5 10 10
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FIRST QUARTER BYU – Bernard 1 yd run (Samson kick) 2:44 (12-87, 5:18) SECOND QUARTER UConn – Newsome 30 yd pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick) 1:42 (6-80, 2:12) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Puyol 37 yd field goal 7:11 (8-16, 4:16) BYU – Samson 26 yd field goal 3:02 (11-63, 4:01) FOURTH QUARTER BYU – Samson 25 yd field goal 13:24 (11-34, 3:27) BYU – Mathews 21 yd pass from Mangum (Samson Kick) 12:03 (1-21, 0:08) UConn – Puyol 42 yd field goal 8:59 (9-55, 2:55) BYU – Mathews 6 yd pass from Mangum (Samson kick) 7:26 (6-41, 1:31) BYU – Samson 32 yd field goal 0:26 (9-51, 4:21)
PROVO, Utah – The University of Connecticut football team and BYU were tied 10-10 after three quarters on Friday night, but the Cougars outscored the Huskies 20-3 in the fourth en route to a 30-13 win. The game was played before 56,393 at LaVell Edwards Stadium as the Huskies fell to 2-3 on the season while BYU is 3-2. The teams were tied at 7-7 at halftime as redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) hooked up with sophomore Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) for a 30-yard touchdown pass with 1:42 left in the second quarter. That pass completed a six-play, 80-yard drive. BYU had scored the only points of the first quarter on a one-yard TD run by Francis Bernard with 2:44 left. The teams traded third quarter field goals as redshirt junior Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.) kicked a 37-yarder with 7:11 left in the period for a 13-10 UConn lead. BYU then took control of the game with a dominant fourth quarter. UConn’s only points of the fourth came on a 42-yard field goal with 8:59 in the game. The 42-yarder was the long of the season for Puyol, who is now six-for-six in field goals this season. Newsome had 68 yards of rushing to lead UConn on 13 carries while he also had four receptions for 63 yards. Shirreffs was 14 of 28 in the air for 168 yards. Defensively, the Huskies were led by redshirt junior cornerback Jhavon Williams (Delray Beach, Fla.), who had 10 tackles and an interception. BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns while Algernon Brown rushed for 95 yards. Mitch Juergens had ten receptions for 74 yards.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Newsome 13 69 1 68 0 26 DeLorenzo 1 2 0 2 0 2 Johnson 1 0 3 -3 0 0 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 14-28-2 168 1 30 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Newsome 4 63 1 30 Beals 3 33 0 21 DeLorenzo 3 24 0 11 T. Myers 2 35 0 25 Thomas 2 13 0 9 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 6 247 41.2 48 2 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 3Q 7:11 37yds Good Puyol 4Q 8:59 42yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Williams 9-1-10 1 Adams 7-1-8 1.0 Joseph 7-1-8 Vann 7-0-7 Fatukasi 6-1-7 1.0 1.0
BYU INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Brown 18 95 0 95 0 34 Bernard 11 71 2 69 1 19 Carter 8 14 0 14 0 3 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Mangum 35-53-2 365 2 34 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Juergens 10 74 0 21 Mathews 8 78 2 21 Houk 6 129 0 34 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Linehan 1 36 36.0 36 0 Field Goal Attempts Samson 2Q 10:55 48yds Missed Samson 2Q 0:02 38yds Blocked Samson 3Q 3:02 26yds Good Samson 4Q 13:24 25yds Good Samson 4Q 0:26 32yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Tautu 6-0-6 3.0 1.0 Kautai 5-0-5 Shelton 3-1-4 1 Warner 3-0-3 Hannemann 3-0-3 Kaufusi 3-0-3 2.0 1.0 1
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi RB 26 Marriner DT 93 Fatukasi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 4 Hadley Total Participants (51): 2, Beals, 3, Johnson, 7 Green, 8 Lucas, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs, 14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol, 18, Lemelle, 19 Marder, 21 Summers, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 34 Clax, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 40 Tarbutt, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 49 Parker, 55 Hicks, 57 Ormsby, 66 Manco, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 88 Mayala, 92 Myers, 99 Marinan
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
GAME 6 AT UCF
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #6 • OCT 10, 2015
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UCF
BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS STADIUM ORLANDO, FLA. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
UCONN UCF 20 21 10 4 10 16 0 1 170 60 45 14 3.8 4.3 4 0 205 73 35 13 263 255 18-24-0 27-50-3 11.0 5.1 14.6 9.4 1 1 433 315 69 64 6.3 4.9 0-0 1-1 11-69 5-52 7-271 6-268 38.7 44.7 36.4 42.8 1 4 0 1 1 0 5 3 7-410 5-269 58.6 53.8 41.3 29.4 1 0 2-11-0 1--4-0 5.5 -4.0 5-122-0 6-96-0 24.4 16.0 3-35-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 38:04 21:56 8:49 6:11 9:40 5:20 10:14 4:46 9:21 5:39 5 of 15 2 of 12 0 of 1 0 of 0 6-7 3-4 5-7 1-4 1-7 2-4 1-11 5-22 5-5 1-1 1-1 2-2 42 0
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UCF (0-6) UConn (3-3)
3 9
0 14
0 17
10 0
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FIRST QUARTER UCF – Wright 19 yd field goal 10:06 (13-73, 4:54) UConn – Newsome 5 yd run (Puyol kick) 6:02 (8-77, 3:59) UConn – Team safety 6:01 SECOND QUARTER UConn – Shirreffs 1 yd run (Puyol kick) 1:22 (2-9, 0:56) UConn – Thomas 16 yd pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick) 0:49 (2-34, 0:17) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Puyol 21 yd field goal 11:50 (8-25, 3:01) UConn – Johnson 12 yd run (Puyol kick) 9:12 (3-81, 1:14) UConn – Newsome 8 yd run (Puyol kick) 1:53 (2-16, 1:06) FOURTH QUARTER UCF – Wright 45 yd field goal 9:22 (8-25, 2:19) UCF – Patti 11 yd pass from Holman (Wright kick) 1:38 (6-65, 1:57)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryan Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) threw for 256 yards and a touchdown and ran for another while sophomore running back Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) rushed for two more scores as the UConn football team defeated UCF by a 40-13 score before a crowd of 26,669 at Bright House Networks Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Shirreffs posted his fourth 200-yard passing game in his first six career starts despite being sacked five times. He also took advantage of the short field set up by UCF turnovers – three Huskies scoring drives started within the UCF 35. Shirreffs generated two scores in the final 57 seconds of the first half that helped the Huskies turn a 9-3 lead into a 22-3 advantage. Shirreffs plowed in on a one-yard keeper two plays after redshirt junior cornerback Jhavon Williams’ (Delray Beach, Fla.) 19-yard interception put the ball on the UCF 9. Redshirt junior safety Obi Melifonwu (South Grafton, Mass.) then had an interception and Shirreffs connected with junior wide receiver Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.) for a 16-yard touchdown with 49 seconds left in the half. Sophomore Ron Johnson (Naples, Fla.) and Newsome scored in the third quarter as the Huskies, who had only averaged 15.8 points per game coming into Saturday, extended their lead to 40-3. Newsome’s touchdown was set up when redshirt senior Ellis Marder (Windermere, Fla.) recovered a fumbled punt return on the UCF 16. Newsome led the Huskies in rushing with 84 yards on 13 carries with the two TDs while Shirreffs rushed for 42 yards and a TD, in addition to his passing performance. Thomas led the Huskies in receiving with five grabs for 62 yards and the TD. Sophomore tight end Alec Bloom (Ligonier, Pa.) had four receptions for 67 yards. The Huskies had three interceptions on the day from Melifonwu, Williams and sophomore cornerback Jamar Summers (East Orange, N.J.). The Knights took a 3-0 lead on Matthew Wright’s 19-yard field goal on the game’s first possession, but managed just 56 total yards of offense the rest of the first half. UCF’s struggles were best summarized after Newsome’s 5-yard touchdown gave UConn a 7-3 lead with 6:02 remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, UCF returner Hayden Jones ran one yard out of the end zone, then stepped back into the end zone and took a knee, resulting in a safety. Holman finished 27 of 50 for 255 yards with an 11-yard touchdown to Nick Patti with 1:38 remaining.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Newsome 13 84 0 84 2 17 Shirreffs 13 64 22 42 1 21 Johnson 8 25 4 21 1 12 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 16-22-0 256 1 58 Boyle 2-2-0 7 0 9 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Thomas 5 62 1 23 Bloom 4 67 0 20 Newsome 2 67 0 58 Johnson 2 9 0 5 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 7 271 38.7 48 1 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 3Q 11:50 21yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Diggs 4-1-5 Vann 2-3-5 Melifonwu 2-3-5 1 Joseph 1-4-5 1.0 Adams 1-3-4
UCF INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Jones 7 45 1 44 0 15 Holman 5 25 11 14 0 10 Willett 1 3 0 3 0 3 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Holman 27-50-3 255 1 27 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Patti 6 58 1 13 Willett 5 65 0 27 Stewart 3 28 0 23 Oldham 3 22 0 13 Jones 3 10 0 7 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Houston 6 268 44.7 50 4 Field Goal Attempts Wright 1Q 10:06 19yds Good Wright 4Q 9:22 45yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Hampton 2-8-10 Spencer 7-2-9 Burkett 3-4-7 1.5 1.0 Boykins 1-6-7 Guerad 4-2-6 1.5 1.0 Gibson 3-3-6 1.0
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi WR 88 Mayala DT 93 Fatukasi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (61): 2, Beals, 3, Johnson, 4, Hadley, 7 Green, 8 Lucas, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,13 Tully, 14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol, 18, Lemelle, 19 Marder, 23 Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 29 Watkins, 30 Stevens, 34 Clax, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 40 Tarbutt, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 49 Parker, 50 Lawley, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 57 Ormsby, 66 Manco, 73 Hashemi, 75 Oak, 77, Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 92 Myers, 96, Atkins, 99 Marinan
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GAME 7 VS USF
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GAME #7 • OCTOBER 17, 2015
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USF
PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD• EAST HARTFORD, CONN. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
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USF UCONN 17 26 11 9 6 16 0 1 275 163 44 38 6.2 4.3 1 1 290 201 15 38 186 365 12-16-2 28-42-1 11.6 8.7 15.5 13.0 3 1 461 528 60 80 7.7 6.6 0-0 3-0 3-30 4-39 4-175 4-131 43.8 32.8 42.2 27.8 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 2 5-264 4-260 52.8 65.0 30.0 37.2 1 2 0-0-0 1-6-0 0.0 6.0 2-61-0 4-89-0 30.5 22.2 1-0-0 2-15-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 25:09 34:51 4:39 10:21 7:30 7:30 5:48 9:12 7:12 7:48 4 of 12 7 of 17 0 of 1 1 of 3 1-2 2-4 1-2 0-4 0-2 2-4 5-29 1-1 4-4 2-2 0-1 2-3 14 14
USF (3-3) UConn (3-4)
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SECOND QUARTER USF – Adams 44 yd pass from Flowers (Nadelman kick) 11:08 (5-59, 2:06) UConn – Puyol 19 yd field goal 7:50 (7-50, 3:18) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Shirreffs 36 yd run (Puyol kick) 9:17 (1-36, 0:10) USF – Adams 29 yd pass from Johnson (Nadelman kick) 7:59 (4-73, 1:18) UConn – Puyol 27 yd field goal 1:59 (14-66, 6:00) USF – Flowers 15 yd run (Nadelman kick) 0:37 (3-75, 1:22) FOURTH QUARTER USF – Adams 44 yd pass from Flowers (Nadelman Kick) 4:23 (3-57, 1:01) UConn – Beals 27 ys pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick) 2:12 (9-91, 2:11)
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Connecticut football team had 528 yards of total offense on Saturday, but those yards only yielded 20 points as USF defeated thet Huskies by a 28-20 score before a Homecoming crowd of 31,719 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. UConn redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jeffesron, Ga.) passed for 365 yards and rushed for 100 more – just missing the school single-game record for total offense by a single yard. Sophomore Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) had a career-high eight receptions for 74 yards with 58 yards of rushing on 13 carries. With his 89 kickoff return yards, he had a total of 221 all-purpose yards on the day. Scoring was sparse in the first half as the Bulls had a 7-3 lead at the half. USF’s Rodney Adams scored the game’s first points on a 44-yard TD pass from Quinto Flowors with 11:08 left in the second quarter. UConn redshirt junior kicker Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.) kicked a 19-yard field goal with 7:50 left in the half for the Huskies’ only points of the first half. UConn took a 10-7 early in the third quarter on a 36-yard TD run, but the Bulls came right back with a four-play, 73-yard drive that ended in a tricky 29-yard TD pass to Adams from running back D’Ernie Johnson to make it 14-10. Another Puyol field goal, this time a 27-yarder, cut the lead to one at 14-13 with 1:59 left in the third quarter, but Flowers rushed for a 15-yard TD late in the third quarter and again connected with Adams for a 44-yard TD pass with 4:23 left to play to take a 28-13 lead. The Huskies made it 28-20 on a 27-yard TD pass from Shirreffs to freshman Tyraiq Beals (East Orange, N.J.) with 2:12 to play, but UConn failed on the onside kick attempt and USF ran the clock out. Flowers threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 98 yards with one TD. Adams caught five balls for a career-high 118 yards and three touchdowns. USF running back Marlon Mack rushed for 113 yards, all but nine of those coming in the second half. His 59-yard run down the left sideline in the third quarter set up the 15-yard touchdown scramble by Flowers that gave the Bulls a 21-13.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Shirreffs 19 127 27 100 1 36 Newsome 13 65 7 58 0 34 Johnson 6 9 4 5 0 6 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 28-41-1 365 1 38 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Newsome 8 74 0 24 Thomas 7 94 0 33 Bloom 5 97 0 38 T. Myers 3 33 0 16 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 4 131 32.8 47 3 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 2Q 7:50 19yds Good Puyol 3Q 1:59 27yds Good Puyol 4Q 12:27 44yds Missed Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Stewart 6-2-8 1.5 Williams 6-1-7 2.0 Melifonwu 5-1-6 Adams 3-3-6 1.0 Joseph 2-4-6 1
USF INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Mack 13 117 4 113 0 59 Flowers 15 99 1 98 1 33 Johnson 9 50 0 50 0 12 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Flowers 11-15-2 157 2 44 Johnson 1-1-0 29 1 29 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Adams 5 118 3 44 Barr 2 13 0 8 Mack 2 4 0 4 Pope 1 30 0 30 Bronson 1 27 0 27 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Ciabatti 4 175 43.8 68 1 Field Goal Attempts Nadelman 4Q 8:28 48yds Missed Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Byrd 7-5-12 3.5 2.0 Sanchez 5-5-10 0.5 Godwin 6-2-8 1.5 1.0 Lee 5-1-6 1.0 Abraham 5-1-6 1.0 1.0
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi WR 88 Mayala DT 57 Ormsby LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (53): 2, Beals, 3, Johnson, 4, Hadley, 7 Green, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol, 18, Lemelle, 19 Marder, 23 Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 34 Clax, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 49 Parker, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 66 Manco, 70 Bockeloh, 73 Hashemi, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 90 C. Lee, 92 Myers, 99 Marinan
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
GAME 8 AT CINCINNATI
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #8 • OCTOBER 24, 2015
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CONNECTICUT
CINCINNATI
NIPPERT STADIUM CINCINNATI, OHIO TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
UCONN CIN 19 28 8 14 6 14 5 0 136 285 30 49 4.5 5.8 1 2 145 347 9 62 130 327 17-41-1 26-35-0 3.2 9.3 7.6 12.6 0 2 266 612 71 84 3.7 7.3 3-1 3-1 3-25 10-105 5-181 2-63 36.2 31.5 36.2 31.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 4-173 8-513 43.2 64.1 30.2 40.8 1 5 0-0-0 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 3-62-0 2-27-0 20.7 13.5 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 27:22 32:38 8:10 6:50 7:05 7:55 1:58 13:02 10:09 4:51 2 of 11 4 of 14 0 of 2 3 of 4 3-4 5-8 1-4 2-8 2-4 3-8 1-4 2-6 1-1 4-4 2-2 3-4 0 6
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10 3
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FIRST QUARTER UConn – Newsome 4 yd run (Puyol kick) 9:23 (9-58, 4:25) Cincinnati – Holton 29 yd pass from Kiel (Gantz kick) 6:53 (8-81, 2:24) Cincinnati – Dowdy 26 yd pass from Kiel (Gantz kick) 4:27 (4-75, 1:11) SECOND QUARTER UConn – Puyol 27 yd field goal 13:07 (4-0, 2:13) Cincinnati – Kiel 1 yd run (Gantz kick) 10:36 (9-66, 2:31) Cincinnati – Gantz 23 yd field goal 5:21 (9-67, 2:55) THIRD QUARTER Cincinnati – Gantz 38 yd field goal 6:53 (12-72, 5:08) FOURTH QUARTER UConn – Puyol 30 yd field goal 8:48 (16-67, 6:08) Cincinnati – Gantz 26 yd field goal 6:08 (5-30, 2:38) Cincinnati – Williams 1 yd run (Gantz kick) 0:53 (6-92, 1:46)
CINCINNATI – University of Connecticut redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) ran for 90 yards and threw for another 80 other, but the Huskies fell to Cincinnati by a 37-13 score. The game was played before a record sellout crowd of 40,124 as rain-soaked Nippert Stadium. UConn sophomore tailback Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) led UConn with eight receptions for 37 yards and also rushed for 45 with a touchdown. Newsome also had 44 kickoff return yards for 126 all-purpose yards. Cincinnati quarterback Gunner Kiel was 26 of 35 in the air for 327 yards while running back Hosey Williams rushed for 140 yards and Mike Boone added 117. The Bearcats had 612 yards of total offense while the Huskies could only muster 266. UConn took an early 7-0 lead with 9:23 left in the first quarter as Shirreffs engineered a nine-play, 58-yard drive that ended with a Newsome four-yard rush. Shirreffs carried the ball six times for 50 yards on that drive. The Huskies only scored six more points in the rest of the game on a pair of field goals by redshirt junior Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.) – a 27-yarder with 13:07 left in the second quarter and a 30-yarder midway through the fourth. The Bearcats led 24-10 at the half and had a 27-10 lead after three quarters. UConn redshirt sophomore linebacker Junior Joseph (Sinking Springs, Pa.) had 16 tackles while redshirt senior safety Andrew Adams (Fayetteville, Ga.) and redshirt junior safety Obi Melifonwu (South Grafton, Mass.) had 13 tackles apiece.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Shirreffs 17 97 7 90 0 19 Newsome 11 47 2 45 1 10 Johnson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 12-27-1 87 0 16 Boyle 5-14-0 43 0 16 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Newsome 8 37 0 10 Thomas 4 38 0 11 Beals 3 48 0 16 McLean 1 6 0 6 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 5 181 36.2 46 0 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 2Q 13:07 27yds Good Puyol 4Q 8:48 30yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Joseph 3-13-16 Adams 7-6-13 0.5 Melifonwu 6-7-13 J. Williams 6-2-8 Walsh 1-6-7
CINCINNATI INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Williams 13 140 0 140 1 84 Boone 13 119 2 117 0 34 Green 14 74 3 71 0 17 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Kiel 26-35-0 327 2 33 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Washington 8 78 0 25 Moore 3 31 0 19 Boone 3 74 0 10 Holton 2 62 1 33 Dowdy 2 55 1 29 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Geraci 2 63 31.5 32 1 Field Goal Attempts Gantz 2Q 5:21 23yds Good Gantz 3Q 6:53 38yds Good Gantz 4Q 14:56 27yds Missed Gantz 4Q 6:08 26yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Wilson 2-9-11 1.5 Edwards 3-5-8 0.5 Jenkinson 3-5-8 1.0 1.0 Payne 2-2-4 Brown 0-4-4
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 5 Thomas DT 93 Fatukasi WR 88 Mayala DE 57 Ormsby LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams WR 2 Beals S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (51): 3, Johnson, 4, Hadley, 7 Green, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol,19 Marder, 23 Lee, 27 Vitale, 29 Watkins, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 49 Parker, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 66 Manco, 70 Bockeloh, 73 Hashemi, 77 Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 86 Bloom, 90 C. Lee, 92 Myers, 99 Marinan
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GAME 9 VS EAST CAROLINA 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #9 • OCTOBER 30, 2015
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13
CONNECTICUT
EAST CAROLINA
PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD• EAST HARTFORD, CONN. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
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ECU UCONN 16 17 9 7 7 7 0 3 203 220 36 44 5.6 5.0 1 3 220 230 17 10 137 184 19-33-4 12-21-1 4.2 8.8 7.2 15.3 0 1 340 404 69 65 4.9 6.2 3-0 2-1 7-64 5-34 5-223 6-240 44.6 40.0 47.6 34.8 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 3-179 6-375 59.7 62.5 43.3 38.3 1 2 3-11-0 1--15-0 3.7 -15.0 4-95-0 1-24-0 23.8 24.0 1-32-1 4-18-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 25:32 34:28 7:18 7:42 6:26 8:34 5:52 9:08 5:56 9:04 5 of 15 7 of 14 1 of 3 0 of 0 1-1 2-2 1-1 2-2 0-1 0-2 2-10 3-13 1-2 4-4 0-0 1-1 13 0
East Carolina (4-5) UConn (4-5)
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FIRST QUARTER ECU – Benton 32 yd interception return (Plowman kick blocked) 5:15 UConn – Puyol 45 yd field goal 0:22 (10-37, 4:53) SECOND QUARTER UConn – Newsome 2 yd run (Puyol kick) 7:44 (12-94, 5:52) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Bloom 23 yd pass from Shirreffs (Puyol kick) 3:38 (8-66, 3:53) UConn – Newsome 90 yd run (Puyol kick) 1:51 (1-90, 0:15) FOURTH QUARTER ECU – Kemp 2 yd run (Plowman kick) 9:25 (4-49, 1:25) UConn – Shirreffs 3 yd run (Puyol kick) 4:29 (8-66, 4:56)
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – University of Connecticut sophomore tailback Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) rushed for 179 yards with 244 all-purpose yards to lead the Husky football team to a 31-13 win over East Carolina on Friday night before a crowd of 23,168 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Late in the third quarter, Newsome appeared hemmed in at his team’s 10-yard line, but found a seam on the right side of the line and broke free for a 90-yard third-quarter touchdown run that gave UConn a 24-6 lead and control of the game. The rush was the fourth-longest in school history. “It was almost an arm tackle, but I was like, ‘I gotta go, I gotta go,” he said. “All I saw was green. My eyes got really big.” The Huskies have now doubled their win total from a year ago and need just two more to become bowl eligible. Newsome also had a two-yard touchdown run in the second quarter that gave UConn a 10-6 lead – which was the halftime score. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jeffreson, Ga.) completed 12 of 21 passes for 184 yards with one passing touchdown and a three-yard dive into the end zone in the fourth quarter that gave the Huskies their final points. Marquez Grayson ran for a career-high 87 yards on nine carries for East Carolina, which has lost three of its last four. Pirate quarterback James Summers, who has been sharing duties with Blake Kemp, started for the third time in his career and played into the fourth quarter. He was 12 of 27 for 87 yards and an interception before giving way to Kemp. Kemp ran for a two-yard touchdown after DeShaun Amos recovered a fumble to pull the Pirates to within 11 points, but he also threw three of East Carolina’s four picks. “We needed some offense and wanted to give James a little bit longer look and some longer reps, and then went with Blake” said East Carolina head coach Ruffin McNeil. “Blake came up short.” The Huskies, who gave up 612 yards in a loss to Cincinnati a week ago, held the Pirates to 340 yards and just 137 through the air. East Carolina’s DeShawn Benton opened the scoring with 5:15 left to go in the first quarter on 32-yard interception return, but the extra-point attempt was blocked. UConn responded by scoring the next 24 points – starting with their longest drive of the season, 94-yards, to take 10-6 lead into halftime. They were helped by two ECU penalties. A targeting call after a 29-yard catch by freshman Hergy Mayala (Montreal, Que.) led to safety Travon Simmons’ ejection and set the Huskies up on the Pirate’s 11 yard line. Corner Josh Hawkins was later called for interference in the end zone, setting up set up Newsome’s 2-yard touchdown run. Shirreffs engineered an eight-play 66-yard drive in the third quarter, hitting sophomore tight end Alec Bloom (Ligonier, Pa.) over the middle for a 23-yard touchdown pass that put the Huskies up 17-6.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Newsome 25 179 0 179 2 90 Johnson 7 18 0 18 0 7 Marriner 5 16 0 16 0 5 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 12-21-1 184 1 41 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Thomas 5 55 0 16 T. Myers 3 25 0 15 Newsome 1 41 0 41 Mayala 1 29 0 29 Bloom 1 23 1 23 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 6 240 40.0 48 0 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 1Q 0:22 45yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Stewart 7-2-9 1.0 1.0 Melifonwu 5-3-8 1 Adams 4-4-8 Fatukasi 5-1-6 Carrezola 3-3-6 1.0 1.0
EAST CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Grayson 9 87 0 87 0 44 Hairston 12 67 1 66 0 16 Furlow 2 30 0 30 0 27 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Summers 12-21-1 87 0 18 Kemp 7-11-3 50 0 19 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Jones 9 85 0 19 Brown 4 22 0 8 Williams 3 17 0 7 Grayson 1 7 0 7 Barnes 1 4 0 4 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Gregory 5 223 44.6 69 4 Field Goal Attempts N/A Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Lennon 5-4-9 Benton 6-1-7 1 Williams 3-3-6 Stanley 3-2-5 1.0 1.0 Richardson 4-0-4
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 2 Beals DT 93 Fatukasi WR 88 Mayala DE 95 Adeyemi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (50): 3, Johnson, 5 Thomas, 7 Anderson, 7 Green, 8 Lucas, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol,19 Marder, 23 Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 29 Watkins, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 66 Manco, 70 Bockeloh, 77 Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 92 Myers, 99 Marinan
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
GAME 10 AT TULANE
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #10 • NOVEMBER 7, 2015
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3
CONNECTICUT
TULANE
YULMAN STADIUM NEW ORLEANS, LA. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
UCONN TLN 9 9 7 3 2 6 0 0 146 34 42 25 3.5 1.4 0 0 176 76 30 42 81 106 8-19-1 13-40-1 4.3 2.7 10.1 8.2 0 0 227 140 61 65 3.7 2.2 1-0 2-0 4-45 2-10 11-403 11-427 36.6 38.8 32.5 37.0 3 0 0 1 1 1 5 6 2-130 2-130 65.0 65.0 40.0 40.0 1 2 1-0-0 2-25-0 0.0 12.5 0-0-0 1-25-0 0.0 25.0 1-67-1 1-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 1 32:58 27:02 7:28 7:32 7:03 7:57 10:13 4:47 8:14 6:46 3 of 17 5 of 20 1 of 1 2 of 2 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 2-25 2-11 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 7 0
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Tulane (2-7) UConn (5-5)
0 7
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0 0
0 0
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3 7
FIRST QUARTER UConn – Summers 67 yd interception return 2:28 (Puyol kick) SECOND QUARTER Tulane – DiRocco 37 yd field goal 8:28 (11-41, 5:40)
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Sophomore cornerback Jamar Summers (Orange, N.J.) had a 67-yard interception return for the only touchdown of the game as the University of Connecticut football team posted a 7-3 win over Tulane on Saturday afternoon before an announced crowd of 26,775 at rain-soaked Yulman Stadium. The win was the least number of points UConn scored in a victory since a 3-0 win to end the 1967 season against Holy Cross on Nov. 25. UConn also scored seven points in a win over New Hampshire in 1973 (7-3 on Oct. 6, 1973). The last time the Huskies won a game with single-digit scoring was a 9-7 win over New Hampshire in 1983. UConn limited Tulane to just 140 yards of total offense, although the Huskies only gained 227 themselves. The Huskies forced 11 punts by Tulane and the UConn defense had seven three-and-outs. Summers’ pick six was the first for the Huskies since Byron Jones had a 70-yarder last year at USF. The interception was the 15th of the year for the Huskies and Summers has a team-leading six. He entered the game 15th in the country in interceptions. Sophomore running back Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) had 79 yards of rushing on 16 carries and also caught two passes for 31 yards. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) was eight-of-19 for 81 yards. Senior linebacker Graham Stewart (Durham, Conn.) led the way for the Husky defense with six tackles and 3.5 tackles for a loss. Sophomore Luke Carrezola (Ligonier, Pa.) had two-and-a-half tackles for a loss. Tulane’s only first half points were a 37-yard field goal by sophomore Andrew DiRocco with 8:28 left in the second quarter. The Husky defense gave up 41 yards on that drive but held the Green Wave when they reached the UConn 15.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Shirreffs 16 94 15 79 0 13 Newsome 21 66 12 54 0 10 DeLorenzo 2 12 0 12 0 12 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 8-19-1 81 0 33 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Newsome 2 31 0 33 T. Myers 2 24 0 15 Marriner 2 9 0 8 Bloom 1 10 0 10 Mayala 1 7 0 7 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 11 403 36.6 48 3 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 3Q 5:33 34yds Blocked Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Stewart 3-3-6 3.5 Summers 3-2-5 1 Melifonwu 2-3-5 Joseph 2-3-5 1.0 Walsh 1-3-4 1.0
TULANE INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Hilliard 8 37 2 35 0 11 Badie 11 34 10 24 0 10 Kelley 2 4 0 4 0 2 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Lee 13-40-1 106 0 22 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Dace 3 24 0 15 Breaux 3 23 0 13 Badie 3 9 0 6 Scott 2 38 0 22 Ardoin 1 7 0 7 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Block 11 427 38.8 53 0 Field Goal Attempts DiRocco 2Q 8:28 37yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Monroe 8-3-11 1 Marley 7-3-10 2.0 Smart 4-2-6 2.0 Marbley 4-2-6 Nickerson 5-0-5 1.0
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 88 Mayala DT 93 Fatukasi WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 77 Rutherford S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (47): 2 Beals, 7 Green, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol,19 Marder, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 29 Watkins, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 49 Parker, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 66 Manco, 70 Bockeloh, 73 Hashemi, 78 Gifford, 80 T. Myers, 92 M. Myers, 99 Marinan
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GAME 11 VS HOUSTON
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
GAME #11 • NOVEMBER 21, 2015
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PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD• EAST HARTFORD, CONN. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
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HOU UCONN 13 13 4 6 8 6 1 1 110 156 33 43 3.3 3.6 0 0 121 176 11 20 208 159 17-31-2 14-24-0 6.7 6.6 12.2 11.4 1 2 318 315 64 67 5.0 4.7 2-2 0-0 7-69 10-63 5-209 9-336 41.8 37.3 41.8 37.3 1 6 1 0 0 0 2 6 4-257 5-314 64.2 62.8 43.0 24.8 2 3 1-0-0 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 2-115-1 2-35-0 57.5 17.5 0-0-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 0 25:01 34:59 5:51 9:09 5:30 9:30 7:59 7:01 5:41 9:19 6 of 15 5 of 16 0 of 2 0 of 0 1-1 2-2 0-1 1-2 1-1 1-2 0-0 3-8 2-2 2-2 1-1 2-2 0 6
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FIRST QUARTER UConn – Thomas 4 yd pass from Shireffs (Puyol kick) 11:40 (6-72, 3:20) SECOND QUARTER Houston – Cummings 29 yd field goal 12:36 (12-72, 5:32) UConn – Puyol 25 yd field goal 4:59 (6-14, 2:56) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Puyol 39 yd field goal 1:17 (7-23, 3:35) FOURTH QUARTER Houston – Allen 38 yd pass from Potsma (Cummings kick) 13:55 (6-74, 2:22) UConn – Thomas 45 yd pass from Anderson (Puyol kick) 9:48 (7-75, 4:07) Houston – Wilson 94 yd kickoff return (Cummings kick) 9:36
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – University of Connecticut senior wide receiver Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.) had a pair of touchdowns receptions as the Husky football team topped previously undefeated and No. 13 ranked Houston by a 20-17 score before a crowd of 26,879 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. UConn’s record improves to 6-5 on the season as the Huskies gain bowl eligibility for the first time since the 2010 season. The win is UConn’s third over a team ranked in the Associated Press poll at the time of the game. The Huskies beat No. 19 Louisville on the road in 2012 and topped No. 11 USF at home in 2007. The key turning play of the game was a 45-yard touchdown pass in the fourth from junior Garrett Anderson (Walnut Creek, Calif.) on a trick play to Thomas. Anderson came to the UConn program as a quarterback, but has recently been playing out of the running back spot. He took a pitch from junior quarterback Tim Boyle (Brookfield, Conn.) and launched the TD pass that made it 20-10 with 9:48 to go. Houston came right back and made it 20-17 as Brandon Wilson returned the ensuing kickoff 94-yard to make it 20-17. The Husky defense held tight the rest of the game and as they stopped the Cougars on a fourth-and-nine from midfield with two minutes to go and sophomore cornerbackJamar Summers (East Orange, N.J.) clinched the win with an interception with 55 seconds left. Boyle took over QB duties for the Huskies when a hard hit sent redshirt sophomore starter Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) to the sidelines for the rest of the game. Boyle, who saw QB time in just one other game this year, was 12 of 22 in the air of 110 yards while sophomore running back Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) had 32 carries for 114 yards. The Huskies opened the scoring on their first drive with a six-play, 72-yard drive that ended with a four-yard TD pass from Shirreffs to Thomas. Newsome had a 42-yard run in that drive. The two teams traded second-quarter field goals as redshirt junior Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.) had a 25-yarder for the Huskies with 4:59 left in the half as the Huskies led 10-3. The only scoring of the third quarter came on a 39-yard FG from Puyol that made it 13-3. Houston scored a touchdown on a 38-yard pass from Kyle Postma to Chance Allen to make it 13-10 Huskies with 13:55 to play. Postma, playing in place of Heisman hopeful Greg Ward Jr., was 16 of 27 in the air for 190 yards with one TD and one interception and was sacked three times. Ward, who rolled his left ankle a week ago against Memphis, came in during Houston’s last drive. Postma, who engineered Houston’s come-from-behind win over Memphis last week, could not do it again against UConn. The Cougars’ next drive ended when his fourth-down pass from to a diving Demarcus Ayers was ruled out of bounds on a replay.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Newsome 32 125 11 114 0 42 Johnson 7 45 4 41 0 29 Shirreffs 1 6 0 6 0 6 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Boyle 12-22-0 110 0 18 Anderson 1-1-0 45 1 45 Shirreffs 1-1-0 4 1 4 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Thomas 7 108 2 45 Newsome 2 9 0 7 Beals 1 14 0 14 Anderson 1 12 0 12 Marriner 1 8 0 8 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 9 336 37.3 44 6 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 2Q 4:59 25yds Good Puyol 3Q 1:17 39yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Adams 4-3-7 1 Joseph 3-3-6 Melifonwu 3-3-6 Fatukasi 5-0-5 1.0 1.0 Stewart 2-2-4 1.0
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Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Postma 13 60 8 52 0 20 Farrow 14 49 3 46 0 13 Webb 4 10 0 10 0 6 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Postma 16-27-1 190 1 38 Ward Jr. 1-4-1 18 0 18 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Ayers 7 83 0 23 Allen 6 105 1 38 Daniels 2 12 0 7 Bonner 1 10 0 10 Farrow 1 (-2) 0 0 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Piper 5 209 41.8 52 1 Field Goal Attempts Cummings 2Q 12:36 29yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Taylor 6-6-12 2.0 Adams 3-7-10 Hines 3-4-7 Wilson 5-1-6 Mark 3-1-4 1.0
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 2 Beals DT 93 Fatukasi WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 80 T. Myers S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (51): 3 Johnson, 7 Green, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,14 Boyle, 16 McAllister, 17 Puyol,19 Marder, 23 J. Lee, 24 Anderson, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 28 Floyd, 29 Watkins, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 66 Manco, 73 Hashemi, 77 Rutherford, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 88 Mayala, 89 C. Lee, 92 M. Myers, 99 Marinan
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GAME #12 • NOVEMBER 28, 2015
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LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD PHILADELPHIA, PA. TEAM STATISTICS FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: #-Lost Penalties: #-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: #-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers
UCONN TEM 9 18 2 6 7 9 0 3 9 161 26 39 0.3 4.1 0 2 50 182 41 21 129 160 13-21-1 19-29-0 6.1 5.5 9.9 8.4 0 1 138 321 47 68 2.9 4.7 1-1 1-0 7-65 3-15 7-271 5-208 38.7 41.6 38.7 41.6 1 3 0 1 0 0 5 3 1-65 6-360 65.0 60.0 65.0 45.0 1 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 5-90-0 0-0-0 18.0 0.0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-7-0 0 0 23:11 36:49 8:52 6:08 4:48 10:12 3:44 11:16 5:47 9:13 3 of 12 7 of 17 0 of 1 1 of 1 1-1 4-5 0-1 2-5 1-1 2-5 2-9 3-19 0-0 3-3 1-1 2-2 0 0
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FIRST QUARTER Temple – Thomas 9 yd run (Jones kick) 7:59 (4-49, 1:48) SECOND QUARTER Temple – Jones 20 yd field goal 6:18 (11-56, 5:42) THIRD QUARTER Temple – Jones 37 yd field goal 6:21 (13-51, 6:59) Temple – Deloatch 6 yd pass from Walker (Jones kick) 0:41 (9-63, 4:17) FOURTH QUARTER Temple – Thomas 60 yd run (Jones kick) 8:40 (3-61, 0:58) UConn – Puyol 45 yd field goal 5:51 (8-47, 2:49)
PHILADELPHIA – Temple quarterback P.J. Walker passed for 160 yards and Jahed Thomas rushed for another 119 as the Owls defeated the UConn football team by a 27-3 score Saturday night before a Lincoln Financial Field crowd of 28,236. The Temple defense held the Huskies in check all night long as UConn could only manage 138 yards of total offense and just nine yards on the ground. The UConn defense was also effective most of the night as Temple only had 231 total yards through three quarters. Temple led 10-0 at the half as it scored a touchdown on a nine-yard run by Thomas with 7:59 left in the first quarter. That run capped a four play-49 yard drive that saw Thomas carry the ball three times to go with a 16-yard pass completion from Walker to Romond Deloatch. The Owls added a 20-yard field goal by Austin Jones with 6:18 left in the half for the 10-0 halftime lead. The UConn defense held Temple on first-and-ten from the Husky 11 to force the field goal that ended an 11 play-59 yard drive. The Huskies were limited to 61 yards of total offense in the first half, but the UConn defense was tough as well as the Owls could only manage 132. Temple took control of the game with ten points in the third quarter – a 37-yard field goal by Jones and a six-yard pass play from Walker to Deloatch. Thomas capped off the Temple scoring with a 60-yard fourth quarter TD run. UConn redshirt junior Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.) had the only Husky score of the game – a 45-yard field goal with 5:51 to go.
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Johnson 3 7 0 7 0 6 Anderson 3 12 6 6 0 6 Thomas 3 7 2 5 0 7 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Boyle 12-20-1 121 0 25 Anderson 1-1-0 8 0 8 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Thomas 5 63 2 17 Marriner 2 36 0 25 Bloom 2 11 0 6 Newsome 2 6 0 5 Beals 1 9 0 9 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 7 271 38.7 46 1 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 4Q 5:51 45yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Adams 7-1-8 1.0 Melifonwu 7-1-8 Vann 7-0-7 1.0 Joseph 4-3-7 Fatukasi 5-0-5 1.0 1.0
TEMPLE INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Thomas 20 129 10 119 2 60 Hood 5 27 0 27 0 17 Gardner 6 19 0 19 0 13 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Walker 19-29-0 160 1 16 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Anderson 6 42 0 16 Shippen 4 45 0 15 Deloatch 3 26 1 16 Hood 1 12 0 12 Thompson 1 11 0 11 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Starzyk 5 208 41.6 51 3 Field Goal Attempts Jones 2Q 6:18 20yds Good Jones 3Q 6:21 37yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Matakevich 6-5-11 1.5 0.5 Alwan 3-2-5 2.0 0.5 Williams 3-2-5 1.5 Chandler 4-0-4 1.0 1 Martin-Oguike 3-1-4 2.5 1.0
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 2 Beals DT 93 Fatukasi WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 62 Hopkins DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 14 Boyle CB 6 J. Williams TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams FB 77 Rutherford S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (47): 3 Johnson, 7 Green, 10 Stapleton, 13 Diggs,16 McAllister, 17 Puyol,19 Marder, 23 J. Lee, 24 Anderson, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 29 Watkins, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 66 Manco, 73 Hashemi, 78 Gifford, 85 McLean, 88 Mayala, 89 C. Lee, 99 Marinan
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ST. PETERSBURG BOWL • DECEMBER 26, 2015
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TROPICANA FIELD ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. TEAM STATISTICS UCONN MARSHALL FIRST DOWNS 15 24 Rushing 7 10 Passing 6 13 Penalty 2 1 NET YARDS RUSHING 127 171 Rushing Attempts 33 41 Average Per Rush 3.8 4.2 Rushing Touchdowns 1 0 Yards Gained Rushing 140 173 Yards Lost Rushing 13 2 NET YARDS PASSING 86 218 Completions-Attempts-Int 10-17-1 23-36-1 Average Per Attempt 5.1 6.1 Average Per Completion 8.6 9.5 Passing Touchdowns 0 1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 213 389 Total offense plays 50 77 Average Gain Per Play 4.3 5.1 Fumbles: #-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties: #-Yards 3-25 4-45 PUNTS-YARDS 5-215 2-93 Average Yards Per Punt 43.0 46.5 Net Yards Per Punt 37.8 46.5 Inside 20 2 1 50+ Yards 1 1 Touchbacks 0 1 Fair catch 3 0 KICKOFFS-YARDS 3-193 4-260 Average Yards Per Kickoff 64.3 65.0 Net Yards Per Kickoff 56.7 65.0 Touchbacks 2 4 Punt returns: #-Yards-TD 0-0-0 1-26-0 Average Per Return 0.0 26.0 Kickoff returns: #-Yds-TD 0-0-0 1-23-0 Average Per Return 0.0 23.0 Interceptions: #-Yds-TD 1-0-0 1-8-0 Fumble Returns: #-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards 0 0 Possession Time 25:18 34:42 1st Quarter 10:09 4:51 2nd Quarter 4:01 10:59 3rd Quarter 4:21 10:39 4th Quarter 6:47 8:13 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 10 11 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 4-6 Touchdowns 1-1 1-6 Field goals 0-1 3-6 Sacks By: #-Yards 1-1 2-5 PAT Kicks 1-1 1-1 Field Goals 1-1 3-4 Points off turnovers 0 0
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FIRST QUARTER Marshall – Yurachek 16 yd pass from Litton (Smith kick) 8:10 (2-20, 0:49) UConn – Johnson 1 yd run (Puyol kick) 1:51 (13-75, 6:19) SECOND QUARTER Marshall – Smith 21 yd field goal 8:04 (13-65, 6:02) Marshall – Smith 29 yd field goal 0:00 (15-85, 4:57) THIRD QUARTER UConn – Puyol 52 yd field goal 0:02 (6-40, 2:32) FOURTH QUARTER Marshall – Smith 32 yd field goal 1:44 (13-80, 6:35).
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Marshall quarterback Chase Litton went 23 for 34 for 218 yards and one touchdown as the Thundering Herd defeated the UConn football team by a 16-10 score in the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl at Tropicana Field. The Huskies, who were back in bowl play for the first time since the 2010 season, finish the year at 6-7 while Marshall was 10-3. The Huskies played stingy defense as Marshall was limited to three field goals following first quarter TD. Nick Smith had three FGs for Marshall, including a 32-yarder with 1:44 to play that was part of a 13-play, 80-yard march that lasted 6:35. UConn redshirt quarterback Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.) completed 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards and gained 75 yards on 19 carries for UConn. The Huskies stopped Marshall on fourth-and-two at the UConn 17 on the initial drive of the second half after the Thundering Herd opted to skip a field goal try. The Thundering Herd also failed to increase a 13-7 lead on their next possession when Smith missed a 43-yard field goal attempt with less than three minutes left in the third. The Huskies got within 13-10 on a 52-yard field goal by redshirt junior Bobby Puyol (North Palm Beach, Fla.) with two seconds left in the third. The 52-yarder was tied as the sixth-longest in school history and tied as the third-longest in UConn’s FBS history. It was also a career-long for Puyol and the longest in UConn bowl and St. Petersburg Bowl history. Puyol was named UConn’s Game MVP by the bowl. Marshall took a 7-0 lead seven minutes into the game when Litton threw a 16-yard TD pass to Ryan Yurachek. Deandre Reaves’ 26-yard punt return set up Marshall at the UConn 20. Reaves also had nine receptions for 88 yards. UConn tied it at 7-7- late in the first on an eight-yard run by sophomore tailback Ron Johnson (Naples, Fla.) that completed a 13-play, 75-yard drive. Marshall responded with a 13-play, 65-yard drive that concluded with Smith’s 21-yard field goal that gave the Thundering Herd a 10-7 advantage eight minutes before halftime. Smith made it 13-7 with a 29-yard field goal on the final play of the first half that finished off a 15-play, 85-yard drive. UConn sophomore cornerback Jamar Summers (Orange, N.J.) got his eighth interception of the season, including six in the last five games, early in the fourth quarter. Summers’ eight interceptions is tied for second in UConn single-season history and first in the Husky FBS era. Husky sophomore tailback Arkeel Newsome (Ansonia, Conn.) had five receptions for 33 yards for the Huskies. Senior safety Andrew Adams (Fayetteville, Ga.) led the UConn defense with 14 tackles.
CONNECTICUT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Shirreffs 19 85 10 75 0 15 Newsome 9 35 3 32 0 9 Marriner 4 12 0 12 0 7 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Shirreffs 10-17-1 86 0 17 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Newsome 5 33 0 17 Bloom 2 24 0 13 Mayala 1 15 0 15 Hashemi 1 10 0 10 Beals 1 4 0 4 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Wain 5 215 43.0 53 2 Field Goal Attempts Puyol 3Q 0:02 52yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Adams 4-10-14 Melifonwu 7-2-9 Vann 4-5-9 Stewart 4-5-9 Fatukasi 4-3-7 1.0 1.0
MARSHALL INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Davis 10 73 0 73 0 41 Foster 14 44 0 44 0 13 Johnson 10 38 0 38 0 9 Passing Com-Att-Int Yds TD Lg Litton 23-34-1 218 1 21 Receiving No Yds TD Lg Reaves 9 88 0 21 Yurachek 5 56 1 16 McManus 3 18 0 7 Byrd 2 23 0 15 Allen 2 19 0 14 Punting No Yds Avg Lg In20 Williams 2 93 46.5 61 1 Field Goal Attempts Smith 2Q 8:04 21yds Good Smith 2Q 0:00 29yds Good Smith 3Q 2:34 43yds Missed Smith 4Q 1:44 32yds Good Defense UT-AT-TT TFL Sk Int Gant 6-3-9 1 Tyler 3-6-9 0.5 McKelvey 4-4-8 Letman 1-4-5 Samuel 2-1-3 1.0
UCONN STARTERS & PARTICIPANTS OFFENSE STARTERS DEFENSE STARTERS WR 2 Beals DT 93 Fatukasi WR 5 Thomas DE 95 Adeyemi LT 71 Levy NG 90 Campenni LG 77 Rutherford DE 15 Carrezola C 72 Vechery LB 2 Stewart RG 60 Samra LB 11 Joseph RT 53 Knappe LB 46 Vann QB 4 Shirreffs CB 8 Lucas TE 86 Bloom S 22 Adams TE 73 Hashemi S 20 Melifonwu TB 22 Newsome CB 21 Summers Total Participants (47): 3 Johnson, 4 Hadley, 6 J. Williams,10 Stapleton,16 McAllister, 17 Puyol,19 Marder, 23 J. Lee, 26 Marriner, 27 Vitale, 36 Walsh, 37 Claflin, 39 Jean-Pierre, 42 Wain, 44 DeLorenzo, 54 Stephens, 55 Hicks, 62 Hopkins, 66 Manco, 67 Cespedes, 78 Gifford, 88 Mayala, 92 M. Myers, 96 Atkins, 99 Marinan
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1896 5 3 0 64 56 1897 5 2 0 92 68 1898 0 3 0 0 89 1899 6 2 0 107 62 1900 4 3 1 104 45 1901 8 2 0 143 67 1902 4 3 0 84 66 1903 3 5 0 53 90 1904 5 3 1 83 85 1905 2 2 0 27 59 1906 2 4 0 50 75 1907 2 5 0 71 158 1908 4 3 1 150 49 1909 3 5 0 104 191 1910 1 5 1 12 117 1911 0 5 0 6 166 1912 3 3 0 41 79 1913 5 3 0 168 122 1914 3 0 0 48 9 1915 1 7 0 40 107 1916 1 7 0 36 110 1917 No Football Played 1918 No Football Played 1919 2 6 0 28 174 1920 1 6 1 69 126 1921 3 2 3 115 75 1922 2 6 1 77 108 1923 3 4 1 45 46 1924 6 0 2 90 13 1925 3 5 1 39 76 1926 7 1 0 190 33 1927 5 4 0 153 100 1928 4 1 3 96 51 1929 4 4 0 92 47 1930 1 5 1 19 106 1931 2 3 3 27 84 1932 0 6 2 27 167 1933 1 6 1 39 176 1934 1 7 0 19 108 1935 2 4 1 39 70 1936 7 2 0 203 48 1937 6 2 1 187 64 1938 4 3 0 90 56 1939 5 3 0 99 97 1940 4 4 0 67 89 1941 2 6 0 58 82 1942 6 2 0 141 81 1943 No Football Played 1944 7 1 0 152 13 1945 7 1 0 265 43 1946 4 3 1 120 69 1947 4 4 0 1 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 102 85 1948 3 5 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 142 147 1949# 4 4 1 2 0 0 4 0 1 0 4 0 220 141 1950 3 5 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 82 134 1951 4 4 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 106 102 1952# 5 3 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 2 3 0 178 135 1953 3 4 1 2 1 1 2 2 0 1 2 1 118 147 1954 1 8 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 92 276 1955 4 4 0 2 2 0 3 1 0 2 2 0 68 105 1956* 6 2 1 3 0 1 4 1 0 2 1 1 240 100 1957# 5 4 1 3 0 1 3 0 1 2 4 0 143 121
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Overall Conf. Home Away/Neut. Points Year W L T W L T W L T W L T UC Opp. 1958* 7 3 0 1959* 6 3 0 1960# 5 4 0 1961 2 7 0 1962 3 6 0 1963 2 6 0 1964 4 4 1 1965 3 6 0 1966 2 6 1 1967 5 4 0 1968# 4 6 0 1969 5 4 0 1970* 4 4 2 1971# 5 3 1 1972 4 5 0 1973* 8 2 1 1974 4 6 0 1975 4 7 0 1976 2 9 0 1977 1 10 0 1978 4 7 0 1979 3 6 2 1980 7 3 0 1981 4 7 0 1982# 5 6 0 1983# 5 6 0 1984 3 8 - 1985 4 5 - 1986# 8 3 - 1987 7 4 - 1988 7 4 - 1989% 8 3 - 1990 6 5 - 1991 3 8 - 1992 5 6 - 1993 6 5 - 1994 4 7 - 1995 8 3 - 1996 5 6 - 1997 7 4 - 1998$ 10 3 - 1999 4 7 - 2000 3 8 - 2001 2 9 - 2002 6 6 - 2003 9 3 - 2004 8 4 - 2005 5 6 - 2006 4 8 - 2007^ 9 4 - 2008 8 5 - 2009 8 5 - 2010^ 8 5 - 2011 5 7 - 2012 5 7 - 2013 3 9 - 2014 2 10 - 2015 6 7 -
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3 2 0 281 134 2 3 0 197 93 2 3 0 179 123 1 4 0 108 167 0 5 0 97 139 1 4 0 91 113 0 4 1 99 123 2 2 0 100 116 1 4 0 92 156 3 2 0 137 151 1 5 0 216 191 4 1 0 193 187 1 3 2 240 193 3 2 0 107 145 1 4 0 143 187 4 1 1 208 141 3 2 0 153 168 3 3 0 178 244 1 5 0 182 246 1 6 0 84 290 0 5 0 181 202 2 4 1 144 173 3 2 0 259 191 2 4 0 291 255 2 4 0 164 193 4 4 0 187 209 2 4 - 163 186 2 2 - 175 181 3 3 - 249 229 2 3 - 291 235 4 2 - 298 180 3 3 - 297 252 2 4 - 308 281 2 4 - 241 340 1 4 - 254 239 4 2 - 261 217 1 4 - 240 264 3 2 - 279 200 3 2 - 244 191 3 2 - 398 246 5 2 - 461 413 1 4 - 255 383 2 4 - 220 368 1 5 - 192 370 3 3 - 373 270 4 2 - 408 300 2 3 - 363 260 1 4 - 272 211 1 4 - 257 324 2 4 - 344 247 4 3 - 324 257 4 3 - 405 307 0 5 - 343 286 1 4 - 291 292 2 4 - 213 238 1 4 - 247 363 0 5 - 186 358 2 4 - 223 253
* — Yankee Conference Champions # — Yankee Conference Co-Champions % — Yankee Conference Tri-Champions $ — Atlantic 10 New England Division Champions ^ — BIG EAST Conference Co-Champions The Yankee/Atlantic 10 Conference began championship play in 1947 and UConn competed in the leagues until 1999. The Huskies joined the BIG EAST conference in 2004. UConn joined the American Athletic Conference in 2013. Complete records regarding home and away contests are available starting with the 1947 season.
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Captains History
All-Time Coaching Records Year Head Coach Games W L T PCT. 1896-97 No Coach 15 10 5 0 .667 1898 E.S. Mansfield 3 0 3 0 .000 1899-1901 T.D. Knowles 26 18 7 1 .712 1902-05 E.O. Smith 28 14 13 1 .538 1906-07 George H. Lamson 13 4 9 0 .308 1908 W.F. Madden 8 4 3 1 .562 1909 S.F.G. McLean 8 3 5 0 .375 1910 M.F. Claffey 7 1 5 1 .215 1911 Leo Hafford 5 0 5 0 .000 1912 A.J. Sharadin 6 3 3 0 .500 1913 P.T. Brady 8 5 3 0 .625 1914 Dave Warner 3 3 0 0 1.000 1915-16 John F. Donahue 16 2 14 0 .125 1919 Roy J. Guyer 8 2 6 0 .250 1920 Ross Swartz 8 1 6 1 .187 1921-22 Wilder Tasker 17 5 8 4 .412 1923-33 Sumner A. Dole 89 36 39 14 .483 1934-49 J.O. Christian 121 66 51 4 .562 1950-51 Arthur L. Valpey 16 7 9 0 .438 1952-63 D. Robert Ingalls 106 49 54 3 .477 1964-65 Richard E. Forzano 18 7 10 1 .417 1966-70 John L. Toner 47 20 24 3 .458 1971-72 Robert F. Casciola 18 9 8 1 .531 1973-76 Larry L. Naviaux 43 18 24 1 .430 1977-82 Walt Nadzak 65 24 39 2 .385 1983-93 Tom Jackson 119 62 57 0 .521 1994-98 Skip Holtz 57 34 23 - .596 1999-2010 Randy Edsall 144 74 70 - .514 2011-13 Paul Pasqualoni 28 10 18 - .357 2013 T.J. Weist (interim) 8 3 5 - .375 2014-pres. Bob Diaco 25 8 17 - .320 1083 502 543 38 .481
Guyer
Dole
Christian
Valpey
Ingalls
Forzano
Toner
Casciola
Naviaux
Nadzak
Jackson
Holtz
Edsall
Pasqualoni
Weist
Diaco
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Year Captains 1896 R.D. Beardsley 1897 N.J. Webb 1898 W. Pettee 1899 J.H. Blakeslee 1900 J.H. Blakeslee 1901 A.N. Clark 1902 A.J. Averill 1903 C.H. Welton 1904 C.H. Welton 1905 H.B. Risley, R.G. Tyron 1906 C.S. Watrous 1907 O.P. Burr 1908 J.H. Conzelman 1909 H.J. Bothfield 1910 F.L. McDonough 1911 A.L. Howard 1912 A.W. Howard 1913 J.A. Morgan 1914 J.A. Morgan 1915 Walter Ackerman 1916 Edward Renehan 1917 Captain-Elect: S.T. DeWolfe 1918 No Football Played 1919 H.A. Hapwood 1920 Arthur Mitchell 1921 Arthur Mitchell 1922 M. Daley 1923 Martin O’Neill 1924 Martin O’Neill 1925 Carl B. Brink 1926 John J. Daly 1927 Willard C. Eddy 1928 Andrew M. Sayers 1929 C.P. Hawkins 1930 Charles E. Murphy 1931 Robert J. Rebman 1932 Franklin Pierce 1933 Edward W. Coss 1934 Michael Cronin 1935 Reuben Johnson 1936 Harold Helmboldt 1937 Robert J. Grosch 1938 Anthony Panciera, Leonard Posner 1939 Herbert Peterson 1940 Robert Donnelly, Stanley Papanos 1941 Albert Atwood, Howard Mohr, Everett Paine 1942 Richard Aubrey, John Toffolon 1943 Captain-Elect: C. Molloy 1944 William Anderson 1945 Russell Hunter 1946 Charles Molloy, Albert Jorgensen 1947 John Brink, Alfred Yukna 1948 William Moll 1949 Charles Wolfe, George Blueher 1950 Charles Christensen, Thadeus Sobieski 1951 Mario Frattiroli, Domenic Rosa 1952 Irving Panciera, Rocco Murano 1953 Edward Mahoney, Raymond Luciani 1954 Buddy Amendola, John Cunningham 1955 Buddy Amendola 1956 Norm Gerber, Lewis Mooradian 1957 Lewis Mooradian, Leonard King 1958 Paul Scagnelli, William Wallner 1959 J.Berry O’Connell, Joseph Llodra 1960 Bill Minnerly, Thomas Kopp 1961 Fred W. Stackpole 1962 John Contoulis 1963 David Korponai 1964 Richard Kupec 1965 John Billingslea, Gerard McWeeny 1966 Eugene Campbell, John Stoddard 1967 Roy Lawrence, Mark Malek
Year Captains 1968 Henry Palasek, Benjamin DeGenova 1969 Tony Casarella, Ralph Tiner 1970 Vin Clements, Brian Hermes 1971 Steve Rosenblatt, James Pisciottano 1972 Brian Herosian, Greg Andrews 1973 Rich Foye, Barry Krom 1974 Don Thompson, Bill Maver 1975 Allan MacLellan, Rich Fenton 1976 Bernie Palmer, Kirk Ferentz 1977 Bob Farbotko, Roger Ings 1978 Robin Anderson, Bill Leahy, Dennis O’Connell 1979 Mark Flood, Tom Ney, Ted Walton, Peter LaMagna 1980 Reggie Eccleston, Dan Palombo, Darrell Wilson 1981 Ken Sweitzer, Dewey Raymond 1982 Mike Muha, Steve Michalewicz 1983 John Dorsey, Vernon Hargreaves, Mike Gasparino 1984 Matt Latham, Dave Gracon, Barry Wood 1985 Jerry McIntosh, Mike McNamara, Craig Primiani 1986 Game Captains 1987 Game Captains 1988 Game Captains 1989 Abbott Burrell, Mike Coleman, Matt DeGennaro 1990 Matt DeGennaro, Mike Rembish 1991 Robert Belcuore, Mark Didio, Lyndon Johnson, Doug Harkins 1992 Mark Chapman, Dave Daignault, Alex Davis, Doug Harkins 1993 Paul Duckworth, Sherrard Joseph 1994 Damon Lewis, Brian Reid, Paul Zenkert 1995 Wilbur Gilliard, Brian Gleason 1996 Brian Arnold, Kevin Bannister, Richard Connors 1997 Brad Keatley 1998 Dennis Callaghan, Phil Hunt, Eric Rogers, Shane Stafford 1999 Mike Burton, Chad Cook, Jeff DeLucia 2000 Dan Deignan 2001 C.J. Hessel, Roy Hopkins, Jamal Lundy, Kamari Stroman 2002 Tommy Collins, Jamal Lundy, Greg Smoot 2003 Shaun Feldeisen, Sean Mulcahy, Uyi Osunde 2004 Alfred Fincher, Ryan Krug, Dan Orlovsky 2005 James Hargrave, Deon McPhee 2006 Allan Barnes, Terry Caulley, Rhema Fuller, Jahi Smith 2007 Darius Butler, Dan Davis, Keith Gray, D.J. Hernandez, Danny Lansanah, Larry Taylor 2008 Cody Brown, Darius Butler, D.J. Hernandez, Tyler Lorenzen 2009 Desi Cullen, Scott Lutrus, Robert McClain, Anthony Sherman 2010 Scott Lutrus, Zach Hurd, Kendall Reyes, Anthony Sherman 2011 Kashif Moore, Moe Petrus, Kendall Reyes, Blidi Wreh-Wilson 2012 Adam Masters, Jory Johnson, Nick Williams, Blidi Wreh-Wilson 2013 Steve Greene, Yawin Smallwood, Shamar Stephen 2014 Geremy Davis, Byron Jones, Alex Mateas, Marquise Vann 2015 Andrew Adams, Julian Campenni, Andreas Knappe, Marquise Vann
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1896 5-3
Date
Oct. 3 Oct. 31 Nov. 7
Score
16-6 6-22 16-0 6-0 0-4 16-8 4-0 0-16
1902 Result Opponent
W L W W L W W L
Rockville H.S. Norwich Academy Willimantic YMCA Willimantic YMCA Middletown H.S. Willimantic H.S. Willimantic H.S. Middletown H.S.
1897 5-2
Date
Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 6
Score
4-12 16-0 10-8 10-4 22-8 0-36 30-0
Score
0-17 0-43 0-29
Result Opponent
L W W W W L W
Norwich Academy Willimantic YMCA New London A.C. Willimantic H.S. Rhode Island at Massachusetts Willimantic YMCA
Result Opponent
L L L
Willimantic H.S. Norwich Academy Willimantic H.S.
6-2, Coach: T.D. Knowles
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 23 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
Score
12-0 5-0 24-0 26-0 6-34 12-5 17-0 5-23
Result Opponent
W W W W L W W L
Rockville H.S. Willimantic Bus. Coll. Norwich Academy Wilbraham at Massachusetts Springfield College Rhode Island Waterbury YMCA
1900
4-3-1, Coach: T.D. Knowles Date
Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Nov. 3 Nov. 24
Score
6-0 33-0 0-6 43-0 6-17 11-0 5-5 0-17
Result Opponent
W W L W L W T L
Hartford H.S. Willimantic YMCA Trinity at Rhode Island Massachusetts Taft School Springfield College Waterbury YMCA
1901
8-2, Coach: T.D. Knowles Date
Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 16
Score
0-17 17-0 17-0 28-0 27-0 6-0 21-11 0-33 10-6 17-0
Nov. 22
Score
0-6 16-0 28-0 0-48 5-6 12-6 23-0
Result Opponent
L W W L L W W
Hartford H.S. Norwich Academy Willimantic Hustlers Springfield College Williston Wesleyan Academy Westerly H.S.
1903 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
Score
30-0 6-0 6-5 5-6 0-24 0-11 0-33 6-11
Result Opponent
W W W L L L L L
Willimantic H.S. Hartford H.S. Pomfret School Springfield H.S. Williston Wesleyan Academy Friends School Rhode Island
Result Opponent
L Hartford H.S. W Willimantic YMCA W Rockville Regulars W Middletown H.S. W Rhode Island W Pomfret School W Wilbraham L Williston W Norwich Academy W Willimantic YMCA
Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Score
0-23 12-5 11-0 11-0 6-36 17-0 0-5 16-6 10-10
Result Opponent
L W W W L W L W T
Springfield College Hartford H.S. Rockville Town Cushing Academy Williston Wesleyan Academy Springfield H.S. Norwich Academy Rhode Island
1905
2-2, Coach: E.O. Smith Date
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 14 Nov. 11
Score
0-21 0-38 17-0 10-0
Result Opponent
L L W W
Springfield College Wesleyan New Britain H.S. Springfield H.S.
1906 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17
Score
5-11 0-15 0-40 29-0 16-5 0-4
Result Opponent
L L L W W L
New Britain H.S. Hartford H.S. New Hampshire Norwich Academy W. Holyoke H.S. Worcester H.S.
1907
2-5, Coach: George H. Lamson Date
Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 23
Score
0-25 0-17 0-41 4-33 39-0 28-0 0-42
Result Opponent
L L L L W W L
Cushing Academy Wesleyan Springfield College Williston Norwich Academy New London A.C. at Rhode Island
1908
4-3-1, Coach: W.F. Madden Date
Sept. 26 Oct. 10 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21
Score
36-0 0-21 0-16 16-0 65-0 0-0 23-0 10-12
Result Opponent
W L L W W T W L
Rockville H.S. Springfield College Worcester Academy Cushing Academy Wesleyan Boston College Wesleyan Academy Rhode Island
1909
The Huskies went 8-2 in 1901.
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Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20
Score
0-45 49-0 34-0 21-6 0-65 0-17 0-51 0-7
Score
Result Opponent
0-16 0-30 0-16 12-0 0-33 0-22 0-0
L L L W L L T
Springfield College Wesleyan Williston Rockville H.S. Rhode Island Norwich University Boston College
0-5, Coach: Leo Hafford Date
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Nov. 11
Score
Result Opponent
0-56 0-49 3-11 0-32 3-18
L L L L L
Wesleyan Tufts Williston Hotchkiss Monson
1912
3-3, Coach: A.J. Sharadin Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16
Score
Result Opponent
26-0 3-0 0-40 0-19 12-7 0-13
W W L L W L
Norwich Academy Rockville Ind. Worcester Academy Williston Fort Wright Boston College
1913
5-3, Coach: P.T. Brady Date
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 No.v 22
Score
23-0 0-40 32-0 7-0 47-7 52-0 7-28 0-47
Result Opponent
W L W W W W L L
Bulkeley H.S. (N.I.) Dean Academy Norwich Academy Monson Rockville H.S. Conn. Literary Inst. Stevens Inst. Boston College
1914 Date
Score
Result Opponent
12-0 W Norwich Academy 19-0 W Fort Wright 17-9 W Williston
1915
1-7, Coach: John F. Donahue Date
Oct. 23 Nov. 13
Score
0-7 3-14 0-18 0-35 7-9 18-0 6-17 6-7
Result Opponent
L Worcester Poly. L Stevens Inst. L New Hampshire L Fordham L Rhode Island W Springfield College L Columbus University L Boston College
1916
1-7, Coach: John F. Donahue Date
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 28
Score
Result Opponent
0-7 L at Holy Cross 0-7 L at Wesleyan 0-12 L at Massachusetts 10-20 L Vermont 6-13 L at Rhode Island 0-25 L New Hampshire 3-19 L Stevens Inst. 17-7 W Norwich
1917
No Football Played
1918
No Football Played
3-5, Coach: S.F.G. McLean Date
Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Nov. 19
3-0, Coach: Dave W. Warner
2-4, Coach: George H. Lamson Date
Date
Date
5-3-1, Coach: E.O. Smith Date
1-5-1, Coach: M.F. Claffey
1911
1904
1899 Date
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25
Date
0-3, Coach: E.S. Mansfield Date
Date
3-5, Coach: E.O. Smith
1898
1910
4-3, Coach: E.O. Smith
Result Opponent
L W W W L L L L
Cushing Academy Fort Mitchell Jewett City Bridgewater Trinity Boston College at Rhode Island Norwich Academy
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1924
1931
6-0-2, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Score
12-10 0-0 3-0 6-3 21-0 0-0 26-0 22-0
Result Opponent
W T W W W T W W
at Massachusetts Tufts at Maine New Hampshire Norwich Springfield Trinity Rhode Island
1925
3-5-1, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Connecticut’s 1924 team was 6-0-2 and considered to be among the finest in the nation by The New York Times.
1919
2-6, Coach: Roy J. Guyer Date
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 22
Score
0-13 7-15 0-6 0-35 0-69 7-33 7-0 7-3
Result Opponent
L L L L L L W W
New Hampshire at Massachusetts Trinity Stevens Inst. at Holy Cross New York Aggies Boston University at Rhode Island
1920
1-6-1, Coach: Ross Swartz Date
Oct. 2 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 20
Score
0-14 0-28 6-9 0-7 0-40 0-28 63-0 0-0
Result Opponent
L Trinity L at Massachusetts L Worcester Poly. L Lowell Textile L New Hampshire L Boston University W St. Stephen’s T Rhode Island
1921
3-2-3, Coach: Wilder Tasker Date
Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Coll. Nov. 19
Score
0-13 0-0 21-0 7-7 27-14 39-14 0-0 21-27
Result Opponent
L T W T W W T
Massachusetts Trinity St. Stephen’s Lowell Textile Worcester Poly. St. Lawrence Penn. Military
L
at Rhode Island
1922
2-6-1, Coach: Wilder Tasker Date
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 18
Score
0-14 0-13 6-13 7-24 19-7 26-3 12-12 0-10 7-12
Result Opponent
L Maine L Tufts L at Massachusetts L Springfield W Trinity W Worcester Poly. T St. Stephen’s L Providence L Rhode Island
1923
3-4-1, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17
Score
13-0 0-14 0-7 0-0 0-13 19-0 6-12 7-0
Result Opponent
W L L T L W L W
Trinity Tufts Maine New Hampshire Norwich University City College of N.Y. St. Stephen’s at Rhode Island
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Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
Score
7-3 0-23 0-7 0-13 3-0 19-0 3-17 0-0 7-13
Result Opponent
W Wesleyan L New York University L Maine L Massachusetts W Tufts W Manhattan L New Hampshire T at Rhode Island L Rensselaer
1926
7-1, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13
Score
13-0 13-6 0-21 34-0 3-0 68-0 26-6 33-0
Result Opponent
W at Wesleyan W at Massachusetts L at Maine W Trinity W New Hampshire W Cooper Union W Rensselaer W Rhode Island
1927
5-4, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Score
Result Opponent
38-0 W Coast Guard 19-0 W at Wesleyan 13-14 L Maine 21-31 L Springfield 9-6 W New Hampshire 28-6 W Lowell Textile 25-12 W Trinity 0-12 L at Rhode Island 0-19 L Boston College
1928 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
Score
33-0 0-0 0-0 6-0 20-0 0-0 24-0 13-51
Result Opponent
W Wesleyan T at Maine T Lowell Textile W Vermont W Coast Guard T New Hampshire W Rhode Island L at Boston College
1929 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Nov. 16
Score
0-7 13-0 20-7 0-7 19-0 34-0 0-7 6-19
Result Opponent
L Amherst W at Wesleyan W Maine L Tufts W Coast Guard W Vermont L New Hampshire L at Rhode Island
1930 Oct. 11 Nov. 15
Score
0-19 0-13 6-16 0-25 13-0 0-33 0-0
Score
6-6 7-0 0-8 7-0 7-7 0-0 0-49 0-14
Result Opponent
T Arnold W Wesleyan L Maine W Trinity T Tufts T Coast Guard L New Hampshire L at Rhode Island
1932
0-6-2, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Nov. 12
Score
0-13 2-24 0-39 0-7 6-22 0-0 19-19 0-43
Result Opponent
L at Maine L at Wesleyan L Massachusetts L Trinity L Tufts T Coast Guard T Rhode Island L New Hampshire
1933
1-6-1, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Nov. 11
Score
19-6 6-36 0-19 7-40 0-42 0-13 0-0 7-20
Result Opponent
W Cooper Union L Vermont L at Wesleyan L at Massachusetts L Tufts L Trinity T Coast Guard L at Rhode Island
1934
1-7, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Nov. 10
Score
0-7 0-22 0-14 6-7 0-14 0-25 13-0 0-19
Result Opponent
L American Int’l L Amherst L Wesleyan L Massachusetts L Tufts L Trinity W Coast Guard L Rhode Island
1935 Date
Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Nov. 9
Score
Result Opponent
0-0 T Northeastern 0-6 L at Wesleyan 12-25 L at Massachusetts 7-6 W Worcester Poly. 13-26 L Trinity 7-0 W Coast Guard 0-7 L at Rhode Island
1936
7-2, Coach: J.O. Christian Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
Score
27-0 0-3 13-0 19-6 0-8 45-12 33-0 14-13 52-6
Result Opponent
W Brown L Wesleyan W Massachusetts W Worcester Poly. L Trinity W Coast Guard W Rhode Island W at Northeastern W Norwich
1937
6-2-1, Coach: J.O. Christian
1-5-1, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 14
Date
4-4, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
Date
2-4-1, Coach: J.O. Christian
4-1-3, Coach: Sumner A. Dole Date
2-3-3, Coach: Sumner A. Dole
Result Opponent
L Albright L at Maine L Trinity L Tufts W Coast Guard L New Hampshire T Rhode Island
Date
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Nov. 6
Score
0-20 6-17 36-7 21-6 15-0 20-7 13-7 0-0 76-0
Result Opponent
L Brown L at Wesleyan W at Massachusetts W Worcester Poly. W Trinity W Middlebury W at Rhode Island T Coast Guard W Norwich
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1938
1946
4-3, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Nov. 5
Score
13-6 19-0 0-13 13-0 20-21 25-6 0-10
Result Opponent
W Wesleyan W Massachusetts L at Maine W Middlebury L Rhode Island W Coast Guard L New Hampshire
1939
5-3, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 11
Score
14-0 6-9 7-6 7-20 25-7 20-0 20-14 0-41
Result Opponent
W Coast Guard L at Wesleyan W at Massachusetts L Maine W at Buffalo W Lowell Textile W at Rhode Island L Brown
1940
4-4, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 9
Score
10-9 13-0 6-0 13-6 6-7 7-45 12-13 0-9
Result Opponent
W W W W L L L L
Coast Guard Massachusetts Wesleyan at Maine Buffalo Rutgers Rhode Island New Hampshire
1941
2-6, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Score
0-7 6-8 0-7 13-14 25-8 7-0 0-6 7-32
Result Opponent
L Coast Guard L at Massachusetts L at Wesleyan L Maine W Springfield W Middlebury L at Rhode Island L Rutgers
1942
6-2, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Nov. 7
Score
Result Opponent
0-34 L Maryland 26-0 W Massachusetts 7-20 L Wesleyan 26-7 W at Maine 21-14 W Springfield 32-0 W Middlebury 13-6 W Rhode Island 16-0 W Coast Guard
1943
No Football Played
1944
7-1, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Score
27-0 0-6 13-7 10-0 21-0 15-0 52-0 14-0
Result Opponent
W Norwich L Bates W Middlebury W Brooklyn W City College of N.Y. W Brooklyn W City College of N.Y. W Norwich
1945
7-1, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 20 Nov. 10
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Score
46-0 28-6 0-19 18-12 33-6 33-0 53-0 54-0
Result Opponent
W Worcester Poly. W Middlebury L Franklin & Marshall W at Maine W Lehigh W Amherst W Maine W Boston University
1953
4-3-1, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Nov. 9
Score
0-7 25-0 2-7 21-20 0-10 27-13 33-0 12-12
Result Opponent
L at Harvard W Springfield L at Wesleyan W Maine L Lehigh W Coast Guard W at Rhode Island T New Hampshire
1947
4-4, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Score
13-33 14-6 0-12 7-13 25-7 14-0 23-0 6-14
Result Opponent
L W L L W W W L
at Brown at Springfield Wesleyan at Maine Champlain at Coast Guard Rhode Island New Hampshire
1948
3-5, Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Oct. 2 Oct. 16 Nov. 6 Nov. 20
Score
0-7 7-10 34-6 6-49 34-7 28-6 7-20 26-42
Result Opponent
L at Yale L Springfield W Maine L at Brown W Champlain W at Rhode Island L at New Hampshire L Kent State
1949
4-4-1 overall, 2-0 in Yankee Conference Coach: J.O. Christian Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 24 0-26 L 14-0 W 7-26 L Oct. 15 12-12 T 125-0 W Oct. 29 0-27 L Nov. 5 23-0 W 27-7 W 12-43 L Yankee Conf. Co-Champion
at Yale American Int’l at Springfield at Maine Newport N.T.S. at Kent State Rhode Island New Hampshire at Ohio Wesleyan
1950
3-5 overall, 0-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Arthur L. Valpey Date
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11
Score
0-25 14-25 20-14 13-12 7-16 14-7 7-21 7-14
Result Opponent
L L W W L W L L
at Yale American Int’l Ohio Wesleyan at Springfield Maine New York University at New Hampshire at Rhode Island
1951
4-4 overall, 2-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Arthur L. Valpey Date
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17
Score
27-14 6-7 7-0 19-49 6-20 20-0 0-6 21-6
Result Opponent
W L W L L W L W
Delaware at Williams Springfield at Maine at Buffalo New Hampshire American Int’l Rhode Island
1952
5-3 overall, 3-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 20 13-34 L Sept. 27 47-7 W Oct. 4 26-13 W Oct. 11 13-7 W Oct. 18 25-13 W Oct. 25 16-12 W Nov. 1 13-21 L Nov. 8 25-28 L Yankee Conf. Co-Champion
at Yale Buffalo Massachusetts Maine at Delaware at New Hampshire at Brown at Rhode Island
3-4-1 overall, 2-1-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
Score
0-32 41-0 26-6 18-18 7-30 6-0 7-42 13-19
Result Opponent
L W W T L W L L
at Yale at Massachusetts St. Lawrence at Maine Delaware New Hampshire at Brown Rhode Island
1954
1-8 overall, 0-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Sept. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20
Score
0-27 13-41 13-20 13-41 7-28 0-34 20-19 0-20 26-46
Result Opponent
L L L L L L W L L
at Yale Boston University at Massachusetts Maine at Delaware at New Hampshire Northeastern at Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1955
4-4 overall, 2-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Score
Result Opponent
0-14 L 10-7 W 18-13 W 0-13 L 14-26 L 20-7 W Cancelled 0-25 L 6-0 W
at Yale at Boston University UMass at Maine at Delaware New Hampshire at Northeastern Rhode Island Holy Cross
1956
6-2-1 overall, 3-0-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 22 12-41 L Sept. 29 14-19 L Oct. 6 27-7 W Oct. 13 71-6 W Oct. 20 13-7 W Oct. 27 26-14 W Nov. 3 0-0 T Nov. 10 26-0 W Nov. 17 51-6 W Yankee Conference Champion
Springfield at Yale Rutgers at Massachusetts Maine Delaware at New Hampshire Northeastern at Rhode Island
1957
5-4-1 overall, 3-0-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 21 14-19 L Sept. 28 0-27 L Oct. 5 7-14 L Oct. 12 19-6 W Oct. 19 19-0 W Oct. 26 13-9 W Nov. 2 18-0 W Nov. 9 46-14 W Nov. 16 0-0 T Nov. 23 7-32 L Yankee Conf. Co-Champion
at Springfield at Yale at Rutgers Massachusetts at Maine Delaware New Hampshire at Northeastern Rhode Island at Boston University
1958
7-3 overall, 4-0 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 20 41-14 W Sept. 27 6-8 L Oct. 4 55-6 W Oct. 11 28-14 W Oct. 18 21-6 W Oct. 25 0-28 L Nov. 1 34-0 W Nov. 8 38-14 W Nov. 15 36-8 W Nov. 22 22-36 L Yankee Conference Champion
Springfield at Yale American Int’l at Massachusetts Maine at Delaware at N. Hampshire Northeastern at Rhode Island Boston University
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1967
5-4 overall, 4-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: John L. Toner Date
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Score
17-6 6-14 14-35 21-0 18-38 20-19 12-21 26-18 3-0
Result Opponent
W L L W L W L W W
at Vermont at Yale Massachusetts at Maine Davidson New Hampshire at Boston University at Rhode Island Holy Cross
1968
4-6 overall, 4-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: John L. Toner Date
The 1959 Huskies won the Yankee Conference Championship.
1959
6-3 overall, 4-0 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 19 35-8 W Sept. 26 0-2 L Oct. 3 8-20 L Oct. 10 26-0 W Oct. 17 18-15 W Oct. 23 7-8 L Oct. 31 39-38 W Nov. 7 30-2 W Nov. 14 34-0 W Yankee Conference Champion
Springfield at Yale at Rutgers Massachusetts at Maine at Boston University New Hampshire at Northeastern Rhode Island
5-4 overall, 3-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 24 8-11 L Oct. 1 6-19 L Oct. 8 31-0 W Oct. 15 30-2 W Oct. 22 31-24 W Oct. 29 9-17 L Nov. 5 16-14 W Nov. 12 42-6 W Nov. 19 6-30 L Yankee Conf. Co-Champion
at Yale Rutgers at Massachusetts Maine at Buffalo at New Hampshire Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1961
2-7 overall, 2-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Score
0-18 12-35 13-31 0-2 7-30 30-23 6-14 37-0 3-14
Result Opponent
L L L L L W L W L
at Yale at Rutgers Massachusetts at Maine Buffalo New Hampshire at Boston University at Rhode Island Holy Cross
1962
3-6 overall, 2-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
Score
14-18 15-9 6-16 14-6 0-34 0-7 7-13 27-0 14-36
Result Opponent
L W L W L L L W L
2-6 overall, 1-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert Ingalls Date
Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
Score
Result Opponent
0-3 L 7-9 L 3-21 L 12-35 L 14-26 L 21-6 W 22-0 W 12-13 L Cancelled
at Yale at Temple Massachusetts at Maine Delaware New Hampshire at Boston University at Rhode Island Holy Cross
1964
1960 Date
1963
at Yale Rutgers at Massachusetts Maine at Delaware at New Hampshire Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
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4-4-1 overall, 2-1-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Richard E. Forzano Date
Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21
Score
6-21 3-9 0-30 14-13 25-7 0-0 17-16 28-7 6-20
Result Opponent
L L L W W T W W L
at Yale at Rutgers at Massachusetts Maine Temple at New Hampshire Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1965
3-6 overall, 2-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Richard E. Forzano Date
Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20
Score
13-6 8-17 7-20 6-24 11-12 27-0 14-15 14-0 0-22
Result Opponent
W L L L L W L W L
at Yale Rutgers Massachusetts at Maine Temple New Hampshire at Boston University at Rhode Island Holy Cross
1966
2-6-1 overall, 2-2-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: John L. Toner Date
Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Score
0-16 10-14 6-12 20-19 25-35 15-14 16-30 0-0 0-16
Result Opponent
L L L W L W L T L
at Yale Vermont at Massachusetts Maine at Temple at New Hampshire Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 20 21-0 W Sept. 28 14-31 L Oct. 5 10-17 L Oct. 12 18-30 L Oct. 19 29-0 W Oct. 26 27-20 W Nov. 2 23-33 L Nov. 9 15-27 L Nov. 16 35-6 W Nov. 23 24-27 L Yankee Conf. Co-Champion
Vermont at Yale at New Hampshire at Davidson Maine at Massachusetts Boston University at Rutgers Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1969
5-4 overall, 3-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: John L. Toner Date
Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22
Score
26-6 19-15 6-14 28-7 7-28 21-37 28-22 25-15 33-43
Result Opponent
W W L W L L W W L
at Vermont at Yale New Hampshire at Maine Massachusetts at Boston University Rutgers at Rhode Island Baldwin-Wallace
1970
4-4-2 overall, 4-0-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: John L. Toner Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 19 47-0 W Sept. 26 0-10 L Oct. 3 27-14 W Oct. 10 23-41 L Oct. 17 45-13 W Oct. 24 21-21 T Oct. 31 9-34 L Nov. 7 15-28 L Nov. 14 33-12 W Nov. 21 20-20 T Yankee Conference Champion
Vermont at Yale at New Hampshire at Temple Maine at Massachusetts Boston University at William & Mary Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1971
5-3-1 overall, 3-1-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert F. Casciola Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 18 7-20 L Sept. 25 0-23 L Oct. 2 28-21 W Oct. 9 0-38 L Oct. 16 21-7 W Oct. 23 3-3 T Oct. 29 14-10 W Nov. 13 10-6 W Nov. 20 24-17 W Yankee Conf. Co-Champion
at Vermont at Yale New Hampshire Temple at Maine Massachusetts at Boston U. at Rhode Island Holy Cross
1972
4-5 overall, 4-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Robert F. Casciola Date
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Score
7-0 7-28 10-7 7-32 31-9 16-49 13-21 42-21 10-20
Result Opponent
W L W L W L L W L
Vermont at Yale at New Hampshire Delaware Maine at Massachusetts at Rutgers Rhode Island at Holy Cross
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1973
8-2-1 overall, 5-0-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Larry L. Naviaux Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 15 20-22 L Sept. 22 26-14 W Sept. 29 27-13 W Oct. 6 7-3 W Oct. 13 7-35 L Oct. 20 30-3 W Oct. 27 28-6 W Nov. 3 27-19 W Nov. 10 19-10 W Nov. 17 7-7 T Nov. 24 10-9 W Yankee Conference Champion
Lehigh at Vermont at Yale New Hampshire at Delaware at Maine Massachusetts Rutgers at Boston U. at Rhode Island Holy Cross
4-6 overall, 3-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Larry L. Naviaux Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
Score
36-22 7-20 41-24 6-15 0-7 10-9 9-7 17-27 13-14 14-23
Result Opponent
W L W L L W W L L L
Vermont at Yale at New Hampshire Delaware Maine at Massachusetts at Rutgers Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1975
4-7 overall, 3-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Larry L. Naviaux Date
Score
Sept. 20 7-55 Sept. 27 14-35 Oct. 4 10-14 Oct. 11 0-29 Oct. 18 14-0 Oct. 25 14-29 Nov.1 8-35 Nov. 7 52-10 Nov. 15 21-10 Nov. 22 35-14 Nov. 29 3-13
Result Opponent
L at Navy L at Yale L New Hampshire L at Delaware W at Maine L Massachusetts L Rutgers W at Boston U. W at Rhode Island W Holy Cross L Virginia Military
1976
2-9 overall, 2-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Larry L. Naviaux Date
Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20
Score
7-13 3-21 10-21 21-24 0-38 13-24 28-6 6-30 40-11 14-17 40-41
Result Opponent
L L L L L L W L W L L
at Colgate Navy at Yale at New Hampshire at Rutgers Maine at Massachusetts Delaware Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1977
1-10 overall, 1-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Walt Nadzak Date
Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
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Score
0-49 7-38 12-23 7-42 18-42 7-9 0-10 0-28 23-21 7-14 3-14
Result Opponent
L L L L L L L L W L L
4-7 overall, 3-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Walt Nadzak Date
Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Nov. 28 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Score
21-19 3-27 0-30 7-21 17-25 0-10 49-7 10-17 27-20 31-6 16-20
Result Opponent
W L L L L L W L W W L
Northeastern William & Mary Navy at Yale at New Hampshire at Rutgers Maine at Massachusetts Boston University Rhode Island at Holy Cross
1979
1974 Date
1978
at Lehigh at Navy at Yale New Hampshire Rutgers at Maine Massachusetts at Delaware at Boston U. at Rhode Island Holy Cross
3-6-2 overall, 3-1-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Walt Nadzak Date
Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 28 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 27
Score
10-26 10-21 17-24 3-3 14-26 19-7 24-0 13-13 12-16 10-9 12-28
Result Opponent
L L L T L W W T L W L
at Army at Navy at Yale New Hampshire Rutgers at Maine Massachusetts at Virginia Military at Boston U. at Rhode Island Holy Cross
1980
7-3 overall, 3-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Walt Nadzak Date
Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Score
20-10 38-7 34-6 10-20 24-21 18-17 14-13 21-39 24-28 56-30
Result Opponent
W W W L W W W L L W
at New Hampshire Bucknell at Northeastern at Yale Colgate at Holy Cross Maine at Massachusetts Boston University Rhode Island
1981
4-7 overall, 1-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Walt Nadzak Date
Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 27
Score
27-7 31-3 18-27 24-28 17-21 44-24 31-10 24-29 20-37 29-34 26-35
Result Opponent
W W L L L W W L L L L
at Bucknell Northeastern at Yale New Hampshire at Lehigh Holy Cross at Maine Massachusetts at Boston U. at Rhode Island Delaware
1982
5-6 overall, 3-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Walt Nadzak Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 11 17-31 L at Colgate Sept. 18 24-17 W Northeastern Sept. 25 17-7 W at Yale Oct. 2 20-17 W at New Hampshire Oct. 9 12-16 L Lehigh Oct. 16 7-10 L at Holy Cross Oct. 23 7-21 L Maine Oct. 30 14-30 L at Massachusetts Nov. 6 13-10 W Boston University Nov. 13 26-21 W Rhode Island Nov. 26 7-13 L at Delaware Yankee Conference Co-Champion
1983
5-6 overall, 4-1 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept.10 5-22 L at Rutgers Sept. 17 7-28 L at Northeastern Sept. 24 38-12 W at Yale Oct. 1 9-7 W New Hampshire Oct. 8 7-13 L at Lehigh Oct. 15 16-20 L Holy Cross Oct. 22 31-26 W at Maine Oct. 29 16-6 W Massachusetts Nov. 5 7-17 L at Boston U. Nov. 12 18-17 W at Rhode Island Nov. 19 33-41 L Colgate Yankee Conference Co-Champion
1984
3-8 overall, 1-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17
Score
3-9 7-10 41-14 20-0 12-13 13-20 0-41 10-13 21-16 17-21 19-29
Result Opponent
L L W W L L L L W L L
at Colgate Lehigh Morgan State at Yale at New Hampshire at Lafayette at Holy Cross Maine (OT) at Massachusetts Boston University Rhode Island
1985
4-5 overall, 1-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16
Score
Result Opponent
27-13 W 28-24 W Cancelled 8-10 L 14-24 L 22-2 W 3-28 L 7-21 L 24-3 W 42-56 L
Northeastern at Lehigh at Yale New Hampshire Delaware St. Holy Cross at Maine Massachusetts at Boston U. at Rhode Island
1986
8-3 overall, 5-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 13 20-9 W Central Conn. Sept. 20 29-22 W Richmond Sept. 27 17-12 W at Yale Oct. 4 19-42 L at New Hampshire Oct. 11 31-32 L at Delaware St. Oct. 18 26-20 W at Northeastern Oct. 25 35-19 W Maine Nov. 1 24-7 W Boston University Nov. 8 7-35 L at Delaware Nov. 15 21-14 W Rhode Island (OT) Nov. 22 20-17 W at Massachusetts Yankee Conference Co-Champion
1987
7-4 overall, 5-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21
Score
38-21 12-20 27-30 21-14 7-31 21-17 28-32 34-23 20-19 52-7 31-21
Result Opponent
W L L W L W L W W W W
Southern Conn. Northeastern at Yale at Richmond at Boston U. Massachusetts at Maine Villanova Delaware at Rhode Island New Hampshire
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1996
5-6 overall, 3-5 in Yankee Conference Coach: Skip Holtz Date
The 1998 Huskies were the first-ever UConn team to play in the postseason as they advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs.
1988
7-4 overall, 4-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Score
35-12 20-27 41-0 25-24 14-21 35-14 28-21 45-0 21-20 15-20 19-21
Result Opponent
W L W W L W W W W L L
Richmond at New Hampshire at Yale at Northeastern Villanova at Massachusetts Maine Southern Conn. at Delaware at Boston U. Rhode Island
1989
8-3 overall, 6-2 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 9 27-9 W Central Conn. Sept. 16 30-31 L at SMU Sept. 23 20-10 W New Hampshire Sept. 30 31-20 W at Yale Oct. 7 35-41 L at Villanova (6 OT) Oct. 14 39-33 W Massachusetts (OT) Oct. 21 8-30 L at Maine Oct. 28 13-3 W at Richmond Nov. 4 21-17 W Delaware Nov. 11 38-30 W Boston University Nov. 18 35-28 W at Rhode Island Yankee Conference Tri-Champions
1990
6-5 overall, 5-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17
Score
16-21 21-48 7-24 44-7 24-22 19-38 35-20 42-24 21-35 28-21 51-21
Result Opponent
L L L W W L W W L W W
New Hampshire at North Carolina at William & Mary at Yale Villanova at Massachusetts Maine Richmond at Delaware at Boston U. Rhode Island
1991
3-8 overall, 2-6 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
Score
24-35 16-21 19-35 13-35 34-20 26-21 20-41 35-34 18-49 26-29 10-20
Result Opponent
L L L L W W L W L L L
Furman at New Hampshire Lehigh at Villanova at Yale Massachusetts at Maine at Richmond Delaware Boston U. (2OT) at Rhode Island
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5-6 overall, 4-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21
Score
13-14 24-21 13-16 40-20 20-27 7-20 37-30 30-28 7-33 25-30 38-0
Result Opponent
L W L W L L W W L L W
New Haven at New Hampshire at Northeastern Yale Villanova at Massachusetts Maine Richmond at Delaware at Boston U. Rhode Island
1993
6-5 overall, 5-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Tom Jackson Date
Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13
Score
17-26 24-23 45-34 25-14 27-28 14-17 17-20 14-13 21-3 41-9 16-30
Result Opponent
L W W W L L L W W W L
at Furman N. Hampshire (2 OT) James Madison at Yale Towson State at Villanova Massachusetts at Maine at Richmond at Rhode Island Boston University
1994
4-7 overall, 4-4 in Yankee Conference Coach: Skip Holtz Date
Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Score
7-16 21-31 36-21 19-20 17-28 26-10 31-35 33-16 9-26 20-48 21-13
Result Opponent
L L W L L W L W L L W
Nicholls State Troy State Richmond at New Hampshire at Yale Villanova Maine Rhode Island at Boston U. at James Madison at Massachusetts
1995
8-3 overall, 5-3 in Yankee Conference Coach: Skip Holtz Date
Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
Score
23-21 54-9 26-25 39-20 14-13 31-30 19-24 9-10 28-17 16-24 20-7
Score
20-3 21-19 13-21 42-6 27-38 16-17 forfeit 16-24 45-10 6-14 38-39
Result Opponent
W W L W L L W L W L L
at Buffalo Northeastern at New Hampshire at Yale Villanova Maine Rhode Island Hofstra at Boston U. James Madison at Massachusetts
1997
7-4 overall, 4-4 in Atlantic 10 Coach: Skip Holtz
1992 Date
Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16
Result Opponent
W W W W W W L L W L W
New Hampshire Central Conn. Buffalo at Yale at Villanova at Maine at Rhode Island Northeastern Boston University at James Madison Massachusetts
Date
Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22
Score
38-26 35-31 28-0 55-0 47-49 17-38 37-21 45-7 29-37 49-16 18-21
Result Opponent
W W W W L L W W L W L
Northeastern at Hofstra at Yale Buffalo at Maine (3 OT) William & Mary Rhode Island Boston University at Delaware at Massachusetts New Hampshire
1998
10-3 overall, 6-2 in Atlantic 10 Coach: Skip Holtz Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 5 45-35 W at Colgate Sept. 19 35-27 W Maine Sept. 26 63-21 W at Yale Oct. 3 20-34 L at New Hampshire Oct. 10 40-18 W Hofstra Oct. 17 44-41 W Massachusetts (OT) Oct. 24 31-17 W Rhode Island Oct. 31 32-22 W at Northeastern Nov. 7 17-59 L Delaware Nov. 14 34-26 W at William & Mary Nov. 21 28-27 W at UMass Nov. 28 42-34 W Hampton (NCAA) Dec. 5 30-52 L at Ga. Southern (NCAA) NCAA I-AA Playoff Quarterfinalists Atlantic 10 New England Division Champions
1999
4-7 overall, 3-5 in Atlantic 10 Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20
Score
17-56 14-45 23-0 34-20 20-9 45-48 14-48 21-28 29-24 18-43 20-62
Result Opponent
L L W W W L L L W L L
at Hofstra at Kentucky Buffalo at Maine Rhode Island Villanova (3 OT) at James Madison Richmond Northeastern New Hampshire at Massachusetts
2000
3-8 overall, Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
Score
25-32 37-7 24-21 27-35 22-41 3-55 38-35 13-21 10-66 21-26 0-29
Result Opponent
L W W L L L W L L L L
at Eastern Mich. Colgate at Buffalo Northeastern at Louisville at Boston College at Akron South Florida Middle Tenn. Rhode Island at Ball State
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2001
2-9 overall. Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
Score
10-52 17-35 20-37 20-19 19-0 21-40 5-10 28-45 31-38 14-38 7-56
Result Opponent
L L L W W L L L L L L
at Virginia Tech (9) Eastern Wash. Buffalo at Rutgers Eastern Michigan at South Florida Ball State at Cincinnati Utah State at Middle Tenn. at Temple
2002
6-6 overall, Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
Score
16-24 14-31 24-3 37-19 21-24 14-48 24-38 24-28 61-14 63-21 38-0 37-20
Result Opponent
L L W W L L L L W W W W
at Boston College Georgia Tech at Buffalo Ohio Ball State (OT) at Miami (Fla.) (1) Temple at Vanderbilt Florida Atlantic Kent State at Navy at Iowa State
2003
9-3 overall, Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Score
34-10 48-21 14-24 38-7 13-47 35-17 24-31 34-31 38-37 41-27 38-31 51-17
Result Opponent
W W L W L W L W W W W W
Indiana at Army Boston College at Buffalo at Virginia Tech (5) Lehigh at N.C. State at Kent State (OT) Akron Western Michigan Rutgers at Wake Forest
2004
Score
Result Opponent
2005
5-6 overall, 2-5 in BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Oct. 1 Oct. 7 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 2 Nov. 12 Nov. 26 Dec. 3
Score
38-0 59-0 13-28 47-13 26-7 17-28 24-26 13-45 0-24 15-10 20-30
Result Opponent
W W L W W L L L L W L
Buffalo Liberty at Georgia Tech (16) at Army Syracuse at Cincinnati Rutgers at West Virginia (16) at Pittsburgh South Florida Louisville (16)
2006
4-8 overall, 1-6 in BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Aug. 31 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14
126
Score
52-7 13-24 14-7 17-41 16-38 21-7
Result Opponent
W L W L L W
L L W L L L
West Virginia (4) at Rutgers (15) Pittsburgh (2OT) at Syracuse Cincinnati at Louisville (6)
2007
9-4 overall, 5-2 in BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 1 45-14 W at Duke Sept. 8 38-0 W Maine Sept. 15 22-17 W Temple Sept. 22 34-14 W at Pittsburgh Sept. 29 44-10 W Akron Oct. 13 16-17 L at Virginia Oct. 19 21-17 W Louisville Oct. 27 22-15 W USF (11) Nov. 3 38-19 W (16) Rutgers Nov. 10 3-27 L (16) at Cincinnati Nov. 17 30-7 W (25) Syracuse Nov. 24 21-66 L (20) at West Virginia (4) Dec. 29 10-24 L vs. Wake Forest Meineke Car Care Bowl (Charlotte, N.C.) BIG EAST Co-Champions
2008
8-5 overall, 3-4 in BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Score
Result Opponent
Aug. 28 35-3 W Hofstra Sept. 6 12-9 W at Temple (OT) Sept. 13 45-10 W Virginia Sept. 19 31-28 W Baylor Sept. 26 26-21 W at Louisville Oct. 4 12-38 L (24) at North Carolina Oct. 18 10-12 L at Rutgers Oct. 25 40-16 W Cincinnati Nov. 1 13-35 L West Virginia Nov. 15 39-14 W at Syracuse Nov. 23 13-17 L at South Florida Dec. 6 10-34 L Pittsburgh (23) Jan. 3 38-20 W vs. Buffalo International Bowl (Toronto, Ont.)
2009 Date
Sept. 4 52-14 W Murray State Sept. 11 22-20 W Duke Sept. 17 7-27 L at Boston College Sept. 25 40-3 W Army Sept. 30 29-17 W Pittsburgh Oct. 13 19-31 L West Virginia (17) Oct. 23 45-31 W Temple Oct. 30 30-42 L at Syracuse Nov. 13 10-30 L at Georgia Tech Nov. 20 29-0 W Buffalo Nov. 25 41-35 W at Rutgers Dec. 27 39-10 W vs. Toledo Motor City Bowl (Detroit, Mich.)
Date
11-37 13-24 46-45 14-20 23-26 17-48
8-5 overall, 3-4 in BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall
8-4 overall, 3-3 in BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Oct. 20 Oct. 29 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Dec. 2
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 5 23-16 W at Ohio Sept. 12 10-12 L North Carolina (19) Sept. 19 30-22 W at Baylor Sept. 26 52-10 W Rhode Island Oct. 10 21-24 L at Pittsburgh Oct. 17 38-25 W Louisvlle Oct. 24 24-28 L at West Virginia (23) Oct. 31 24-28 L Rutgers Nov. 7 45-47 L at Cincinnati (5) Nov. 21 33-30 W at Notre Dame (2OT) Nov. 28 56-31 W Syracuse Dec. 5 29-27 W South Florida Jan. 2 20-7 W South Carolina Papajohns.com Bowl (Birmingham, Ala.)
2010
8-5 overall, 5-2 BIG EAST Coach: Randy Edsall Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 4 10-30 L at Michigan Sept. 11 62-3 W Texas Southern Sept. 18 16-30 L at Temple Sept. 25 45-21 W Buffalo Oct. 2 40-21 W Vanderbilt Oct. 8 24-27 L at Rutgers Oct. 23 0-26 L at Louisville Oct. 29 16-13 W West Virginia (OT) Nov. 11 30-28 W Pittsburgh Nov. 20 23-6 W at Syracuse Nov. 27 38-17 W Cincinnati Dec. 4 19-16 W at USF Jan. 1 20-48 L (25) vs. Oklahoma (9) Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, Ariz.) BIG EAST Conference Co-Champions (BCS Representative)
2011 5-7 overall, 3-4 in BIG EAST Coach: Paul Pasqualoni Date
Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 16 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 26 Nov. 5 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 3
Score
35-3 21-24 20-24 17-3 31-38 16-43 16-10 20-35 28-21 20-34 40-22 27-35
Result Opponent
W L L W L L W L W L W L
Fordham at Vanderbilt Iowa State at Buffalo Western Michigan at West Virginia (16) USF at Pittsburgh Syracuse Louisville Rutgers at Cincinnati
2012 5-7 overall, 2-5 in BIG EAST
Head Coach: Paul Pasqualoni Date
Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 24 Dec. 1
Score
37-0 7-10 24-21 24-30 24-17 3-19 14-17 10-40 6-13 24-17 23-20 17-34
Result Opponent
W L W L W L L L L W W L
Massachusetts North Carolina State at Maryland at Western Michigan Buffalo at Rutgers (22) Temple (OT) at Syracuse at USF Pittsburgh at Louisville (3OT) (19) Cincinnati
2013 3-9 overall, 3-5 in The American Head Coach: Paul Pasqualoni Interim Head Coach: T.J. Weist Date
Aug. 29 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 8 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 7
Score
18-33 21-32 21-24 12-41 10-13 16-41 17-62 10-31 21-38 28-21 28-17 45-10
Result Opponent
L L L L L L L L L W W W
Towson Maryland Michigan (14) at Buffalo USF at Cincinnati at UCF (21) Louisville (20) at SMU at Temple Rutgers Memphis
Paul Pasqualoni was the head coach for the first four games of the season through the Buffalo game on Sept. 28. T.J. Weist was the interim head coach for the final eight games.
2014
2-10 overall, 1-7 in The American Head Coach: Bob Diaco Date
Score
Result Opponent
Aug. 29 10-35 L BYU Sept. 6 19-16 W Stony Brook Sept. 13 21-38 L Boise State Sept. 19 14-17 L at USF Sept. 27 10-36 L Temple Oct. 11 3-12 L at Tulane Oct. 23 21-31 L at East Carolina (18) Nov. 1 37-29 W UCF Nov. 8 21-35 L at Army* Nov. 22 0-41 L Cincinnati Nov. 29 10-41 L at Memphis Dec. 6 20-27 L SMU * played at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y.
2015
6-7 overall, 4-4 in American Head Coach: Bob Diaco Date
Score
Result Opponent
Sept. 3 20-15 W Villanova Sept. 12 22-17 W Army Sept. 19 6-9 L at Missouri (22) Sept. 26 18-28 L Navy Oct. 2 13-30 L at BYU Oct. 10 40-13 W at UCF Oct. 17 20-28 L USF Oct. 24 13-37 L at Cincinnati Oct. 30 31-13 W East Carolina Nov. 7 7-3 W at Tulane Nov. 21 20-17 W Houston (13) Nov. 28 3-27 L at Temple (25) Dec. 26 10-16 L vs. Marshall St. Petersburg Bowl (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Rhode Island Wake Forest at Indiana Navy at South Florida Army Number in front of opponent in parenthesis indicates UConn ranking in weekly Associated Press national poll; number at end of opponent indicates opponent ranking.
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Memphis 2 1-1 2013 Miami (Fla.) 1 0-1 2002 Michigan 2 0-2 2010 Middle Tennessee 2 0-2 2000 Middlebury 6 6-0 1937 Missouri 1 0-1 2015 Morgan State 1 1-0 1984 Murray State 1 1-0 2004 Navy 8 1-7 1975 New Hampshire 71 29-36-6 1906 New Haven 1 0-1 1992 New York University 3 1-2 1919 Nicholls State 1 0-1 1994 North Carolina 3 0-3 1990 North Carolina State 2 0-2 2003 Northeastern 23 17-5-1 1935 Norwich 8 6-2 1910 Notre Dame 1 1-0 2009 Ohio 2 2-0 2002 Oklahoma 1 0-1 2011 Penn. Military College 1 0-0-1 1921 Pittsburgh 9 5-4 2004 Providence 1 0-1 1922 Rensselaer 2 1-1 1925 Rhode Island 94 51-35-8 1897 Richmond 10 9-1 1986 Rutgers 33 11-22 1940 St. Lawrence 2 2-0 1921 South Carolina 1 1-0 2010 South Florida 13 6-7 2000 Southern Connecticut 2 2-0 1987 Southern Methodist 3 0-3 1989 Springfield College 24 10-12-2 1899 Stevens Institute 4 0-4 1913 Stony Brook 1 1-0 2014 Syracuse 9 5-4 2004 Temple 16 5-11 1963 Texas Southern 1 1-0 2010 Toledo 1 1-0 2004 Towson 2 0-2 1993 Trinity 18 7-10-1 1900 Troy State 1 0-1 1994 Tufts 11 1-8-2 1911 Tulane 2 1-1 2014 Utah State 1 0-1 2001 Vanderbilt 3 1-2 2002 Vermont 13 9-4 1916 Villanova 12 5-7 1987 Virginia 2 1-1 2007 Virginia Military 2 0-1-1 1975 Virginia Tech 2 0-2 2001 Wake Forest 3 1-2 2003 Wesleyan (Conn.) 25 9-16 1905 Wesleyan (Ohio) 2 1-1 1949 West Virginia 8 1-7 2004 Western Michigan 3 1-2 2003 William & Mary 5 1-4 1970 Williams 1 0-1 1951 Worcester Polytechnic 8 6-2 1915 Yale 49 17-32 1948
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Abate, Carmine 1946-49 Abrams, Kamal 2013 Aceto, Lou 1962-64 Ackell, Kenneth 1975-76 Ackerman, Walter 1913-14 Adams, Andrew 2012-15 Adams, Charles “Gooch” 1996-97 Adams, Mike 1985-88 Addison, Joe 1977, 79-81 Adeyemi, Kenton 2013-15 Agbor, Harris 2010-11 Ahern, Tom 1951 Akowitz, Alfred 1969-71 Alberti, L.C. 1917 Alexander, Louis 1919-20 Alfaro, Robert 1997-98 Allard, Gerald 1924-25 Allard, Norm 1953-55 Allard, Ovilla 1931-32 Allen, Lou 1971-73 Allen, Lou 2005-07 Allen, Michael 1982-84 Allen, Willard Harry 1915 Alterman, Nathan 1932-33 Alu, Frank 1949, 52 Amendola, Bonaventure “Buddy” 1952-53, 55 Amendola, David 1985-87 Anastasio, Ronald 1956-57 Anderson 1915 Anderson, Charles 1924-26 Anderson, Deon 2002-04, 06 Anderson, Gilbert 1950-51 Anderson, Robin 1975-78 Anderson, William 1944 Andrews, Greg 1970-72 Androsko, Walter 1938-40 Angelone, Allen 1978-81 Angeski, John 1961 Anglim, Pat 1984-87 Anoai, Afa 2004 Antonez, Peter 1942 Antrum, Glenn 1985-88 Antrum, Terry 1983, 85-87 Applebaum, Matt 2005-06 Appleby, Jason 1991-94 Arcaro, Antonio 1968, 70 Arcelaschi, Andrew 1944, 45 Arison, Alan 1979 Arison Algird 1953-54 Armour, William 1968 Arnold, Brian 1993-96 Arnold, Francis 1958 Arntsen, Leonard 1942, 46 Aschenbach, Walter 1926, 27 Ashiru, Jefferson 2012-13 Ashley, Elmore 1920-21 Ashley, Troy 1986-89 Ashman, Elmore 1920-21 Ashmead, Matt 2006-07 Atkinson, Chris 1994-95 Atkinson, Tony 2003 Atwood, Albert 1939, 41 Aubrey, Richard 1940-42 Aubry 1910 Aulick, Alfred 1913 Austin, Larry 1994-95
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Powder Springs, Ga. Jersey City, N.J. Miami, Fla. Cinnaminson, N.J. Brunswick, Ga.
Coatesville, Pa.
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Bacewicz, Joseph 1971-72 Bacewicz, Robert 1971-72 Bachonski, Tom 1990-93 Bagsby, Aaron 2008-09 Bailey, Brandon 1994-95 Bailey, Gary 1991-93 Bailey, James 1972-73 Baker, Barry 1974-76 Balok, John 1923-24 Baltimore, Terry 2006-08 Banaszewski, Stanley 1954-56 Bannister, Kevin 1994-95 Banno, James 1970-72 Banovetz, Matthew 1949-50 Baran, Peter 1987-90 Barbarito, Pete 1960-61 Bardzak, Gary 2011 Barksdale, Anthony 2005-06 Barnes, Allan 2003-06 Barney, Daniel 1972 Barone, Tony 1977 Barrett, James 1978-81 Barry, Peter 1944, 46-48 Barry, Robert 1950-51 Basile, Daniel 1940-41 Baxter, William 1919-20 Baylor, Cedric 2003 Bayuck, Leonard 1936-37 Bazan, Henry 1954-56 Beal, Steve 1976-79 Beals, Tyraiq 2015 Beatty, Alan 1966 Beatty, William 2005-08 Bechtel, Eric 1987 Bedard, Martin 2006-08 Beirne, John 1963-64 Belardinelli, Ned 1975-77 Belcuore, Rob 1989-92 Bell, James 1960-62 Bellamy, Chris 2001, 03-04 Ben, Mike 1951-53 Bennett, Jimmy 2011-13 Benson, Evan 2000-01 Bently 1914 Benton, Cornelius 1987-91 Berry, Craig 2004-05 Bertolini, Mario 1954 Berube, Nick 2003 Bettencourt, Joe 1950-52 Billingslea, John 1963-65 Bird, Martin 1973-75 Birtwell, Bill 1959 Bishop, Dave 1959-61 Bitgood, Paul 1923-25 Black, Dwaun 1999, 00, 02 Blackney, Gary 1964-65 Blagman, Ray 2004-06 Blake, John 1948-49 Bleuher, George 1946-49 Bloom, Alec 2015 Blumberg, Martin 1960-61 Boas, Henry 1920 Boath, George W. 1983 Bockeloh, Kyle 2015 Boehle, Bill 1954-56 Bolan, Harold 1921 Bond, Carl 1995-98 Bonislawski, Matt 2003-06 Bonvouloir, Raoul 1947-48 Booker, Raymond (Phil) 1953-54 Booth, William 1939-40 Boothe, George 1986-88 Bornhurst, Robert 1970 Borowski, Brendan 2004 Boryczewski, Mike 1966-68 Boudreau, Richard 1960-62 Bourgoin, Bruce 1990-93 Bousa, Joseph 1953 Bove, Mike 1974-76 Bowler, Larry 1972 Boyle, Tim 2013-15 Boyle, Phil 1964 Bracken, Mark 1979-80
Enfield, Conn. Enfield, Conn. North Brunswick, N.J. Henderson, Nev. Sidman, Pa. New Canaan, Conn. Brooklyn, N.Y. Milford, Conn. Central Nyack, N.Y. Meriden, Conn. Danbury, Conn. Waterbury, Conn. Elu, Minn. Bethel, Conn. Hamden, Conn. Mar Lin, Pa. Farmingdale, N.Y. Starke, Fla. Lunenburg, Mass. Hartford, Conn. Olyphant, Pa. Hartford, Conn. Highland Springs, Va. Chicopee, Mass. Pawcatuck, Conn. East Orange, N.J. Bound Brook, N.J. York, Pa. Weston, Conn. Laval, Que. Milford, Conn. Danbury, Conn. Livingston, N.J. Yonkers, N.Y. New Britain, Conn. Wallingford, Conn. Alexandria, Va. Marietta, Ga. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. North Haledon, N.J. East Haven, Conn. Enfield, Conn. New Bedford, Mass. Meriden, Conn. Simsbury, Conn. Arlington, Mass. Chicopee, Mass. Duquesne, Pa. Plainview, N.Y. Roosevelt, N.Y. West Haven, Conn. Winsted, Conn. Ligonier, Pa. Stamford, Conn. Ansonia, Conn. Houston, Texas Meriden, Conn. West Haven, Conn. Natrona Heights, Pa. Hartford, Conn. Stamford, Conn. Edison, N.J. Manlius, N.Y. Cherry Hill, N.J. Clifton, N.J. Chicopee, Mass. West Hartford, Conn. Ballston, N.Y. Stamford, Conn. Middlefield, Conn. Wilmington, Del. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Bradford, Carl 1998-00 Washington, D.C. Bradley, Dhameer 2013-14 New Castle, Del. Branch, Tyvon 2004-07 Cicero, N.Y. Brand, Ronald 1988-90 Paterson, N.J. Brandon, Tevrin 2011 Bethlehem, Pa. Branning, R. Scott 1973 Livingston Manor, N.J. Braswell, Robert 1996-99 Landover, Md. Breault, George 1962-64 Naugatuck, Conn. Bredice, Tony 1980 Stratford, Conn. Bree, James 1972, 74-75 Rockville Centre, N.Y. Brennan, Pat 1979-80 Tuscarora, Pa. Brickley, Ray 1969-71 Everett, Mass. Brink, Carl 1923-25 Brink, John 1945-47 Brockett, Franklin 1935-36 Brockington, Cornell 2003-05 Burlington, N.J. Brooks, Gary 1979-80 Angie, La. Brosnan, Michael 1997 Annandale, N.J. Brouse, Steve 2005-08 Selinsgrove, Pa. Brown, Cody 2005-08 Coral Springs, Fla. Brown, Dennis 2005 Miami, Fla. Brown, Don 1963-65 Gill, Mass. Brown, Donald 2006-08 Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Brown, Jeffrey 1974-76 West Hartford, Conn. Brown, Ken 1975-77 Fairfield, Conn. Brown, Ty-Meer 2011-13 McKeesport, Pa. Browning, Jim 1958-60 Peacedale, R.I. Brundage, G. Pierce 1941-42 Brundage, Kenneth 1940 Brunelle, James 1960-62 New Britain, Conn. Bryant, Aaron 2006-08 New London, Conn. Brynga, Jon 1979-81 West Hartford, Conn. Brysgel, Ethan 1994 Newington, Conn. Bucciarelli, Frank 1937 Budd, Ed 1983-85 East Hampton, N.Y. Bullock, Tyler 2012-13 Mechanicsburg, Pa. Bundy, Bob 1971-73 Norwich, Conn. Burghardt, Allan 1978-81 West Paterson, N.J. Burke, Donald 1952 Burkowsky, F.J. 1991-94 Ansonia, Conn. Burrell, Abbott 1986-89 Hamden, Conn. Burton, Michael 1996-99 Greenwich, Conn. Bushey, Ryan 2001-03 Manchester, Conn. Butler 1915 Butler, Darius 2005-08 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Butler, Rodney 1996-98 Montville, Conn. Byrd, Todd 1988-90 Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Calin, Pete Callaghan, Dennis Callahan, John Calvino, Gary Cammuso, Jeff Campbell, Eugene Campbell, Marcus Campbell, Marcus Campenni, Julian Campoli, Mark Canfield, Robert Cannon, Nick Canzani, Vic Carey, Ezra Carignan, Brad Carlos, Domingos Carlucci, Domenic Carney, Paul Carrezola, Luke Carrier, Jason Carriere, Jim Carroll, Kevin Carter, Anthony Carter, Mark Cary, Andrew Casanova, Vin Casarella, Tony Casparino, Mike Cass, Charles Cass, William Cassimatis, Dean Catapano, Anthony Cathey, Peter Caulley, Terry
1990-93 Willingboro, N.J. 1995-98 Birmingham, Mich. 1930 1972-74 Wanaque, N.J. 1998-00 Shrewsbury, Mass. 1964-66 Winston-Salem, N.C. 1995-96 Stratford, Conn. 2007-08 Bloomfield, Conn. 2012-15 West Pittston, Pa. 1999-00 Edinboro, Pa. 1944 1998 West Pittsburgh, Pa. 1967-68 Paramus, N.J. 2002 Farmingdale, N.J. 1985-89 Danbury, Conn. 1981-83 Waterbury, Conn. 1969-71 Stamford, Conn. 1935-37 2015 Langhorne, Pa. 1995 Rumford, Maine 1985-88 West Bridgewater, Mass. 1977 Derby, Conn. 1996-99 Woodlynne, N.J. 1985-87 Fayetteville, N.Y. 1988-91 Westfield, N.J. 1951-54 Branford, Conn. 1967-69 Harrison, N.Y. 1984 Rocky Hill, Conn. 1941-42 1949-51 Bristol, Conn. 1991, 93-94 Smithtown, N.Y. 1975-78 Milford, Conn. 1973-75 Levittown, N.Y. 2002-03, 05-06 Lusby, Md.
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Chaban, Norm 1956-58 Dorchester, Mass. Challenger, Clewiston “Clewi” 2002 Stockbridge, Mass. Chandler, Barry 1997-99 Riverhead, N.Y. Chaney, Alvan 1976 New London, Conn. Chanterelle, Jerry 1993-95 Brooklyn, N.Y. Chapin, Oscar 1947-48 Chapman, Mark 1989-92 Walworth, N.J. Chard, Derek 2009-10 Burlington, Conn. Charles, Jeff 1984 New Haven, Conn. Chartier, Norm 1965-66 Danielson, Conn. Chase, John 1977-78 Rockville, Md. Chembrovich, Paul 1945 New Haven, Conn. Chernak, Alexander 1947-48 Bridgeport, Conn. Cheska, Thomas 1966 Wantagh, N.Y. Chien, Mike 1989 Sunrise, Fla. Chipman 1910, 12-13 Cholawa, Bill 1981-84 Norwich, Conn. Christ, Colin 1997-99 Fall River, Mass. Christen, Chad 2010-2013 Etters, Pa. Christensen, Charles 1945-46, 49-50 Christiani, Arthur 1976-78 Easton, Conn. Christiani, Bob 1984-85 Easton, Conn. Christoforo, Dave 1985-87 Northford, Conn. Chubbuck, Raymond 1928 Chubbuck, Wade 1933, 37 Chuckta, Stephen 1949-51 Shelton, Conn. Ciaravino, Tony 2006-08 Boca Raton, Fla. Ciarcia, Mike 1986-89 Southington, Conn. Ciccalone, Thomas 1935-37 Cimino, Michael 1938-39 Claflin, Jeremy 2015 West Hartford, Conn. Clang, Robert 1952-53 Yantic, Conn. Clark, Maron 1977-78 Aliquippa, Pa. Clark, Terry 1986-89 Syracuse, N.Y. Clark, Tyree 2013 Tampa, Fla. Clark, W.T. 1915, 17 Clark, Welton 1920-21 Clarke, Cathlyn 2002-03 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Clarke, Chris 2000-03 Lafayette, N.J. Clarke, Robert 1988-92 Danbury, Conn. Clarke, Russell 1974, 76 New Haven, Conn. Clayton, Murray 1997-98 Daytona Beach, Fla. Clax, Jazzmar 2014 Freehold, N.J. Cleary, D.J. 1993, 95-96 Parlin, N.J. Clements, Vincent 1968-70 Southington, Conn. Closs, TaVarr 1994-97 Hartford, Conn. Cochran, Casey 2013 Monroe, Conn. Coen, John 1992-93 Cherry Hill, N.J. Cohen, James 1961 Brooklyn, N.Y. Cohen, Jon 1992-93, 95 Marlton, N.J. Colacurio, Edward 1926-28 Cole, Anthony 1974-76 Hammonton, N.J. Cole, Charles 1947 Cole, Ernest 2003-06 Upper Marlboro, Md. Coleman, Daniel 1977 Waterbury, Conn. Coleman, Mike 1987-89 Schenectady, N.Y. Coles, Adam 2000-03 Gladesville, Australia Coles, Jeff 1994-95 Philadelphia, Pa. Collins, Tommy 1999-02 Jacksonville, Fla. Comkowycz, Stephen 1945-48 Shelton, Conn. Comstock, Howard 1941 Conforti 1935 Connell, Vernon 1939 Conner, Warren 1962 Danbury, Conn. Connolly, Pete 1993-96 New Fairfield, Conn. Connor, Paul 1972-74 Rockland, Mass. Connors, Richard 1994-96 Seymour, Conn. Conroy, Thomas 1958-60 South Portland, Maine Constantine, Anthony 1958, 60 New London, Conn. Contoulis, John 1960-62 New London, Conn. Conway, Brendan 1973 Norwalk, Conn. Cook, Chad 1996-99 Oxon Hill, Md. Cook, Fred 1931 Cook, Justin 2000-01 Parsons, Kan. Cooke, William 1971 Albany, N.Y. Corbett, John 1978-79 Waltham, Mass. Corbo, Joe 1973-74 Waterbury, Conn. Corn, Larry 1981-84 New Rochelle, N.Y. Cornelius, Jodie 1955 Hartford, Conn. Correia, Mark 1979-82 New Bedford, Mass. Coss, Edward 1931-33 Cotter, James 1945 Cotton, Nate 1984-87 West Haven, Conn. Coughlin, John 1962, 64 Somerville, Mass. Coury, Moe 1956, 57 Winsted, Conn.
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Coutant, Ryan 1993-96 Coviello, Donado 1963 Cox, Mike 2007, 09 Crisco, Joseph 1956-57 Crisp, John 1967, 69 Cronin, Bernard 1958-59 Cronin, Robert 1932-34 Croog, Ralph 1934 Crowley, James 1912, 14-15 Crozier, Ryan 2014 Cruz, Amado 1964 Cruz, Gus 2012-14 Cuddy, James 1940-42 Cudgma, Dan 1984, 86 Cullen, Desi 2006-09 Cully, Steve 2000-02 Cummings, Alan 1966-67 Cunningham, Francis 1939-40 Cunningham, John 1952-54 Curtis 1910 Cusick, William 1977 Cutaia, Matt 2001-04
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Cheshire, Conn. Milford, Conn. West Hempstead, N.Y. New Haven, Conn. Lexington, Mass. Worcester, Mass.
Plantation, Fla. Hartford, Conn. Manchester, N.H. Branford, Conn. Louisville, Ky. New Hartford, N.Y. Branchville, N.J. Greenwich, Conn. Northboro, Mass. Webster, N.Y.
D’Agata, Matt 2006 McLean, Va. D’Agostino, Tony 1982-84 Belleville, N.J. D’Avolio, Gary 1957-59 East Boston, Mass. Dabney, Kijuan 2007-08, 2010-11 Houston, Texas Daignault, David 1989-92 Lincoln, R.I. Daly, John 1924-26 Daly, Maurice 1920-22 Dandridge, Leonard 1991-94 Avenel, N.J. Daniels, Scott 1984-87 Bethel, Conn. Danisavage, Victor 1945 Darby, Steve 1997-00 Shelton, Conn. David, Walter 1963 East Meadow, Conn. Davies, Albert 1953 Wallingford, Conn. Davis 1915 Davis, Alex 1989-92 West Haven, Conn. Davis, Anthony 2007-09 Germantown, Md. Davis, Dan 2004-07 Plainfield, N.J. Davis, Geremy 2011-14 Lawrenceville, Ga. Davis, Jemal 1991-94 New London, Conn. Davis, Jon 1993 Simsbury, Conn. Day, Larry 1956-58 Orange, Mass. DeArmas, Dave 1993-95 Adelphi, Md. DeBenedictis, Albert 1965-67 Peekskill, N.Y. Debish, Dave 1978-79, 81 Ansonia, Conn. DeCambre, Mark 1976-77 Cambridge, Mass. DeCaprio, Alfonzo 1931 Decarli, Earl 1940-42 Dee, John 1987-90 Holtsville, N.Y. DeGennaro, Matt 1987-90 Union, N.J. DeGenova, Benjamin 1966-68 Massapequa, N.Y. DeGraffe, Herb 1975-77 Portsmouth, N.H. Deignan, Dan 1997-00 Coral Springs, Fla. Delahunt, John 2009-12 Ottawa, Ont. Delaporta, Richard 1945 New London, Conn. Deleston, Dahna 2005-08 East Hartford, Conn. Dellaselva, Jason 2000-02 Cheshire, Conn. DeLorenzo, Max 2013-15 Berlin, Conn. DeLucia, Jeff 1997-99 New Haven, Conn. DeLucia, Joseph 1962-63 Cheshire, Conn. Demers, Clifford 1963-64 Hartford, Conn. Demers, Kenneth 1969 West Hartford, Conn. Derfuss, Corey 1997-00 Melbourne, Fla. DeRoche, Gerald 1971 Stratford, Conn. DeRosa, Anthony 1930, 33 DeRubertis, Justin 2005-06 Bethel, Conn. DeSantis, Phil 1957-58 Putnam, Conn. DeSarno, Tom 1991-93 Pompton Lakes, N.J. DeVito, Nick 1976 Stamford, Conn. Dewar, Nollis 2005 Windsor, Conn. DeWitt, James 1966-68 Oakdale, N.Y. DeWolf 1915 DeZenzo, Frank 1944, 46-48 Diaz, Luis 1979-82 West New York, N.J. Dickerson, Robert 1939 Dickinson 1932 Dickinson, E.N. 1914, 17 Didio, Mark 1988-91 Syracuse, N.Y. Difton, Dwayne 2010 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Diggs, Vontae 2014-15 Downers Grove, Ill.
DiGiorno, Jim DiLeo, Vin Dillon, Brandon Dinerman, Jason Dion, William Diotalevi, Gene Dippel, Joe Dippre, Chris Dixon, Andre Dixon, Davion Dixon, Stephen DiYeso, Billy Dlubac, T.J. Dobieiko, Alexander Dole, Roderick Donahue, Cornelius Donahue, Thomas Donohue, Ryan Donato, Lou Donnelly, Robert D’Onofrio, Pat Donovan, Matt Dooling, Gerry Doran, Philip Dorsey, John Dorvil, Sam Doty, Thomas Dougherty, Jim Dow, E. Dow, Gardner Draper, Dave Drayton, Rashad Dripchak, William Driscoll, Blaise Driscoll, Donald Driscoll, John Drivas, Harry Dropo, Milton Dropo, Walter Dubiel, Joe DuBose, Gary Dubrow, Arthur Duchaine, Ray Duckworth, Paul Dudley, David Duncan, Vinal Dunn, David Dunn, Peter Dunn, Steve Dupree, LeAndre
1953-55 Worcester, Mass. 1981-82 Ossining, N.Y. 2007, 09 Rochester, N.Y. 1997 Brooklyn, Conn. 1952-54 Hartford, Conn. 1953-55 Derby, Conn. 1975-76 Warehouse Point, Conn. 1996-97 Scranton, Pa. 2007-09 New Brunswick, N.J. 2000 Hartford, Conn. 1965-67 Dorchester, Mass. 1966-68 Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 2004 Middlefield, Conn. 1950 1946-47 1931 1923 2012-13 Montvale, N.J. 1981-84 Newington, Conn. 1938-40 Branford, Conn. 1973 Little Silver, N.J. 1978-81 Wayne, N.J. 1955-56 Beverly, Mass. 1967-69 Fairhaven, Mass. 1980-83 Leonardtown, Md. 2003-04 Lauderhill, Fla. 1961-63 Ossining, N.Y. 1982 Elmira Heights, N.Y. 1920 1919 New Haven, Conn. 1976 Boylston, Mass. 1999-01 Boston, Mass. 1942 2011 Avon, Conn. 1937 1936-37 1955, 58-59 Lowell, Mass. 1941-42, 46 Moosup, Conn. 1942, 46 Moosup, Conn. 1954, 56 Hartford, Conn. 1982-84 Uncasville, Conn. 1931-32 1956 Hartford, Conn. 1990-93 Danbury, Conn. 1986, 88 Meriden, Conn. 1971-72 Waterbury, Conn. 1985-87 Middletown, Conn. 1984-85 Holden, Mass. 1992-93 Stafford Springs, Conn. 2001, 03 New Haven, Conn.
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Easley, Marcus 2007-09 Eccleston, Reggie 1976, 79-80 Eddy, John 1930-32 Eddy, Maxon 1921-24 Eddy, McChesney 1922-23 Eddy, Willard 1925-27 Edwards, Jerome 1991-94 Edwards, Matt 2011 Ellis, Dave 1972-73 Ellis, Mike 1989 Emigh, Nicholas 1920-21, 23 Endres, Cody 2008-09 Enholm 1910 Enos, Edmund 1954-56 Estep, M.J. 2003-06 Evans, Alvin 1944 Eyre, Herbert 1924
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Fabricant, Al Facteau, Bill Faison, Hezekiah Farbotko, Robert Farnham, Elmer Fatukasi, Folorunso Fay, Sean Feinemann, Carl Feldeisen, Shaun
1982 1988-91 1994-97 1975-77 1912-13 2014-15 1989-90 1923-24 2001-03
Stratford, Conn. New London, Conn.
Stamford, Conn. Holliston, Mass. New London, Conn. Mystic, Conn. Washington, Pa. East Boston, Mass. Mechanicsville, Pa.
West Hartford, Conn. Coral Springs, Fla. Upper Marlboro, Md. West Hartford, Conn. Far Rockaway, N.Y. Glastonbury, Conn. Stow, Mass.
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Fenton, Rich Ferentz, Kirk Fernandes, Nick Ferraro, David Ferrigno, Anthony Ferrigno, Edward Feschak, Matt Fetchko, John Ficaro, Paul Filmer, Edward Fincher, Alfred Finkeldey, Drew Finnegan, Lawrence Fischer, Don Fitzpatrick, Joseph Fitzsimmons, John Fleck, Victor Fletcher, John Fletcher, Ryan Flig, Steven Flood, Mark Floyd, Jordan Fodor, John Fogarty, Shane Ford, Donnell Ford, Pat Forlini, Louis Forsythe, Leon Foster, Kevin Fountain, Ed Fox, Alex Fox, Jeff Foxx, Deshon Foye, Richard Francis, W.L. Franks, David Frattoroli, Mario Frank, Reuben Franz, Tom Frazer, Zach Fredette, Stephen Freeland, Charles French, Herbert Frey, Robbie Friedman, Philip Friend, Kevin Froscio, Raymond Frost, Bob Fuller, Rhema
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1973-75 1974-76 1981 1981 1948-50 1948-50 1996, 98-99 1972 1996-97 1923-25 2001-04 1982 1967 1966-67 1945 1996-00 1970 2001-04 1998 1969 1977-80 2013 1980-83 2005 2005-07 1966-67 1945-48 1940 1995-98 1986-87 1936 2001-04 2013-14 1971-73 1917 1985, 87-88 1949-51 2011-14 1953 2008-10 1972 1999-00 1932 2008-10 1966 2010-12 1955-57 1959 2003-06
Gadbois, Stu 1953 Gaffney, Doug 1961-63 Gagne, Roger 1958-60 Gale, Peter 1990-91 Gallaher, Jeff 1985-88 Gamble, Ron 1996-99 Garofano, Richard 1964 Gaskins, Quanear 2004 Gasparino, Mike 1981-83 Gasparino, Peter 1990-91 Gates, Frederick 1962-63 Gaudino, Richard 1947-49 Gaulden, Ellis 2007-08 Gauvin, Neil 1981-83 Geary, Jack 1982 Geehan 1910 Gehret, Cory 1982-84 Geissler, Carl 1925-27 Gerber, Norman 1954-56 Gervasi, Danny 1960-61 Giaquinto, Nick 1975-76 Gibson, Jerry 1988-91 Gibson, Jon 1980 Gifford, Dalton 2013-15 Gillardi, John 1980-81 Gilliard, Wilbur 1992-95 Gillis, William 1959 Gilman 1934 Gilman, Martin 1926-28 Girardin, Henry 1990-92 Gleason, Brian 1992-95 Gleason, Howard 1917, 19 Glennan, Russell 1928-30
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Enfield, Conn. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Onset, Mass. Harrison, N.Y. Hartford, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Poland, Ohio Bridgeport, Conn. West Hartford, Conn. Norwood, Mass. Essex, Conn. Bayonne, N.J. Central Islip, N.Y. Seekonk, Mass. Hull, Mass. Miami, Fla. Glen Cove, N.Y. Far Rockaway, N.Y. Albany, N.Y. Bel Air, Md. Waterford, Conn. Morgantown, W. Va. Dania, Fla. Fair Lawn, N.J. Middletown, Conn. Bridgeport, Conn. Deptford, N.J. Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Lynchburg, Va. New London, Conn. Waterbury, Conn. Stamford, Conn. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. South Coventry, Conn. Mechanicsburg, Pa. Athol, Mass. Stafford, Conn. Lehighton, Pa. Elmont, N.Y. Warrentown, Va. Bloomfield, Conn. Harwinton, Conn. Cocoa, Fla.
Salem, Conn. Verona, N.J. Augusta, Maine Virginia Beach, Va. Middletown, Conn. Columbia, Md. Elmsford, N.Y. Allquippa, Pa. Riverside, Conn. Greenwich, Conn. Fairfield, Conn. Manchester, Conn. Tallahassee, Fla. Wethersfield, Conn. Niantic, Conn. Altoona, Pa. Turners Falls, Mass. Caldwell, N.J. Stratford, Conn. Dania, Fla. Edison, N.J. Randolph, Mass. Moosup, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Marblehead, Mass. Smithtown, N.Y. Sandy Hook, Conn.
Godwin, Charles 1956 Gold, Joseph 1933-34 Good, Raymond 1949-51 Goode, Thomas 1968-70 Gordon, Robert 1938 Gorski, Greg 1969-71 Goryn, Ziggy 2005 Goss, Dean 1945 Gottfried, Daniel 1971 Goudreau, Doc 2008 Graby, Nick 2003 Gracon, Dave 1981-84 Grady, Raymond 1936 Graf, William 1919-21 Grant, Antonio 1999 Gratz, Dwayne 2009-12 Gravino, Frank 1951-52, 54 Gray, Harvey 1924 Gray, Keith 2005, 08 Graziano, Frank 1976, 78 Greco, Robert 1935-37 Greco, Salvatore 1957 Green 1915 Green, Gene 1954-56 Green, John 2013-14 Green, Lawrence 2006-07 Green, Terrell 1983 Greene, Steve 2011-13 Greenhalgh, Dave 1978 Greenwood, John 1941-42 Grieve, Richard 1962-63 Griffin, Timothy 1987 Griffin, Ryan 2009-12 Grimala, Walter 1933 Grimsich, Tim 1983-84 Grinage, Ron 1967 Groher, Julius 1934-37 Grosch, Robert 1935-37 Grosso, Mike 1970 Groves, John 1992-93 Gruchacz, Paul 1985 Gruner, Paul 1966-67 Guglielmo, Anthony 1960-61 Gunther, Randy 1982 Gyenizs, Wayne 1958
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Hadley, Javon 2015 Hagan, John 1953-54 Hagel, Harry 1946-48 Hajosy, A. 1920 Hakanson, Carl 1930-31 Hale 1915 Hall, Graham 1949 Hamilton, Clint 1996-97 Hammill, Ching 1920 Harger, Sterling 1929-30 Hargrave, James 2002-05 Hargreaves, Vernon 1980-83 Harkins, Doug 1988-90, 92 Harkins, Mike 1980-83 Harper, Jamie 1996-99 Harris 1916 Harris, Carlos 1997-98 Harris, Gordon 1950 Harris, Robert 1941 Harvey, Edward 1971-72 Hashemi, Steve 2015 Hassett, Joseph 1963-65 Haversat, Arthur 1926-28 Hawkes, George 1950 Hawley, John 1941 Healy, Joe 1984-86 Heavey, Joseph 1944 Hedgepeth, Rich 1974-76 Heilman, Norman 1942 Helmboldt, Harold 1934-36 Hemingway, Xavier 2013 Henderson, Derek 1976-78 Hendricks, Bill 1981-83 Henegan, Ryan 2004-07 Henrich, Joe 1993 Henry, Keron 2001-04 Henry, Mike 2002
Monsey, N.Y. Torrington, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Clark, N.J. Wayne, N.J. Wellsboro, N.Y. Brookfield, Wisc. Calicoon, N.Y. Ansonia, Conn. Glen Cove Springs, Fla. Piscataway, N.J. Bridgeport, Conn. Allen, Texas Mount Vernon, N.Y. Wilson, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Miami, Fla. McKeesport, Pa. Hartford, Conn. Ebensburg, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Hartford, Conn. Fall River, Mass. Loudonderry, N.H. Riverside, Conn. Stratford, Conn. Hempstead, N.Y. North Branford, Conn. Union, N.J. Kingston, N.Y. Stamford, Conn. Newtown, Conn. Fairfield, Conn.
Miami, Fla. Stamford, Conn. Middletown, Conn.
Mt. Clements, Mich. Bridgeport, Conn. Pleasantville, N.J. New Haven, Conn. Hamden, Conn. Hamden, Conn. Rome, N.Y. Daytona Beach, Fla. Groton, Conn. Trumbull, Conn. Dennis, Mass.
Ramsey, N.J. Baltimore, Md. Powder Springs, Ga. East Orange, N.J. Coatesville, Md. Arlington, Texas Macungie, Pa. Brooklyn, N.Y. Miami, Fla.
Herald, Beanie 1970 Newark, N.J. Herbert, Edward 1945-46 Herbst, Harry 1963 Peekskill, N.Y. Herman, Stedman 1944-46 Hermes, Brian 1968-70 Stonington, Conn. Hernandez, Dennis 1976 Bristol, Conn. Hernandez, D.J. 2005-08 Bristol, Conn. Herosian, Brian 1970-72 Auburn, Mass. Herring, Gino 1990-91 Pompano Beach, Fla. Herriott, Kinnan 2001-04 McKeesport, Pa. Hessel, C.J. 1999-01 Fairfield, Conn. Heyl, Geoff 2000-01 Erie, Pa. Hickok, Marc 1999-02 Gloversville, N.Y. Hicks, Jon 2013-15 Palmyra, Pa. Hicks, Mike 2006-08 Seymour, Conn. Hill, Cliff 2000-02 Wallingford, Conn. Hinkley, Mark 2011 Kaneohe, Hi. Hoffmann, Brian 1997-99 Orlando, Fla. Hofmann, Robert 1941 Hogan, Matt 1968-70 Roxbury, Mass. Hogan, William 1970 Roxbury, Mass. Holcomb, William 1936-38 Holland, Melvin 1991 Miami, Fla. Holland, Mike 1992, 94-95 Lynn, Mass. Holley, James 1980 Middletown, Conn. Hollfelder, John 1946-49 New Britain, Conn. Holmes, Lee 1996 Easton, Pa. Holzshu, Richard 1966-67 Pitcairn, Pa. Hooks, Randolph 1969, 71 River Edge, N.J. Hopkins, Gerard 1999 Rochester, N.Y. Hopkins, Roy 1998-99, 01-02 Rochester, N.Y. Hopkins, Thomas 2014-15 Hawthorne, N.Y. Hopwood, Harry 1916-17, 19 Horan, Bob 1957-59 Stamford, Conn. Horn, Raymond 1933-34 Horrigan, Edward 1948-49 East Haven, Conn. Horvath, Charles 1939-40 Howard 1910, 12-13 Howard, Jasper 2008-09 Miami, Fla. Hudson, Ricky 1998 Dumfries, Pa. Hugger, Keith 1979-82 Rahway, N.J. Hunt, Phil 1995-98 Orange, N.J. Hunter, Greg 1978, 80 Upper St. Clair, Pa. Hunter, Russell 1944-46 Farmington, Conn. Hurd, Zach 2007-10 Waterford, Conn. Hurley 1949 Hurley, Paul 1999-00 Walpole, Mass. Hussar, Shane 2004-05 Plantation, Fla. Hutcherson, Immanuel 2005-06 Palatka, Fla. Huzar, Bernie 2005 Branford, Conn. Hyppolite, Martin 2012-13 Wakefield, Mass.
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Iannone, Anthony Ingram, Jerome Ings, Roger Injaychock, Ed Innins, Bob Iovino, Vincent Irwin, Billy
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Jablonski, Robert Jacks, Craig Jackson, Dorrie Jackson, Jeff Jackson, Matt Jackson, Ray Jackson, Rick Jacobs, David Jacobs, Ronald James, Raymond A. James, Raymond T. Jance, William Janiszewski, John Jansen, Mike Jarmoszko, Paul Jean-Louis, Jonathan Jeffers, Terence Jenkins, Scott Jennings, Ted
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Clifton, N.J. Ansonia, Conn. Willow Grove, Pa. Billerica, Mass. Danbury, Conn. Fairfax, Va.
Indian Orchard, Mass. Clarion, Pa. East Marion, N.Y. Lakehurst, N.J. West Chester, Pa. Newport, R.I. Fanwood, N.J. Oxford, Conn. Brooklyn, N.Y. Bogalusa, La. Springfield, Mass. Valhalla, N.Y. Hartford, Conn. Cambridge, Mass. Lawrenceville, Ga. New Bedford, Mass. Dayton, Ohio
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Johnson, Baran Johnson, Eric Johnson, Harry Johnson, Jory Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Lyndon Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Raheem Johnson, Ron Johnson, Ron Johnson, Rueben Jones, Brian Jones, Byron Jones, Dan Jones, George Jones, Marlon Jones, Trenton Jordan, Tony Jordan, Wilson Jorgensen, Albert Joseph, Jesse Joseph, Junior Joseph, Sherrard Juall, Don Juan, Henry Juanaszewski, Edmund Jumpp, Recolon Jumpp, Ronel Junior, Jerome Juralewicz, Bernard Juringius, Kenneth
1993-96 1982 1935 2009-12 1985-88 1988-91 1948-50 1997 1973-74 2014-15 1934 1979 2011-14 1994-96 1937 2001-02 2000-01 1978-80 1976 1942, 45-46 2009-11, 2013 2014-15 1990, 92-94 1974 1938 1945 1997-98 1997-00 2009, 11 1920-22 1930
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Kaiser, Alex 2010 Kalinowski, Joe 1977-79 Kallgren, Richard 1948 Kane, Pete 1992-95 Kanuch, Brad 2006-09 Karl, Terrence 1976-77 Kashama, Hakeem 2000, 02-03 Katzman, Arthur 1969 Keating 1912 Keatley, Brad 1994-97 Kehoe, Scott 1963-65 Kelleher, Bill 1953 Kelley, Bob 1954 Kelly, Edwin 1984 Kelly, John 1932, 34 Kendall 1910, 12 Kennedy, Dan 1990-91 Kenney, David 2011-12 Kersmanc, Brian 2006 Ketchum 1910 Kidd, Brian 1964-66 King, Leonard 1955-57 King, Tyler 2001-04 Kinon, Victor 1965-66 Kitchens, Raymond 1970-71 Kiyokawa, Kay 1944 Klarman, Harry 1954-55 Klausner, Mark 1963 Klimas, Joe 1960-61 Klinger, Joe 1966 Knappe, Andreas 2014-15 Knaut, William 1926-28 Koch, Henry 1939 Kodish, Michael 2004 Kolb, John 1929-30 Koller, George 1967-68 Konecny, Jonathon 1977-78 Kononitz, Paul 1958-59 Koop, James 1971 Kopp, Thomas 1958-60 Korponai, Dave 1961-63 Kosikowsky, Frank 1936-38 Kotin, Ron 1964-65 Koury, Fred 1960-62 Kovacs, Eugene 1941 Kozlowski, Brian 1989-92 Kraham, Keith 1969-71 Krakauskas, Joseph 1937 Krause, Mitch 1992-94 Kreymborg, Mark 1972-73
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Brooklyn, N.Y. Sea Cliff, N.Y. Mobile, Ala. Somerset, N.J. Norwalk, Conn. Hyattsville, Md. Syracuse, N.Y. Naples, Fla. New Haven, Conn. New York, N.Y. New Britain, Conn. Scranton, Pa. Jacksonville, Fla. Pittsburgh, Pa. Allentown, Pa. Greenwich, Conn. Laval, Que. Sinking Springs, Pa. Farmingdale, N.J. Wethersfield, Conn. Lake Mary, Fla. Lake Mary, Fla. Baltimore, Md.
Newington, Conn. Maynard, Mass. Quakertown, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. Sparta, N.J. Brampton, Ont. Franklin Square, N.Y. Clifton Park, N.Y. Walpole, Mass. Putnam, Conn. New York, N.Y. Edison, N.J. Highstown, N.J. Lancaster, Pa. West Nyack, N.Y. Naugatuck, Conn. North Attleboro, Mass. Fairlawn, N.J. Hartford, Conn. New Haven, Conn. Wallingford, Conn. Branford, Conn. Easton, Conn. Silkeborg, Denmark Coral Springs, Fla. Prospect, Conn. Fairfield, Conn. Springfield, Mass. Yonkers, N.Y. Naugatuck, Conn. Stratford, Conn. Brooklyn, N.Y. Brooklyn, N.Y. Webster, N.Y. Chatham, N.Y. Wayne, N.J. Norwalk, Conn.
Kripas, John Kristensen, Roy Krol, Tom Krom, Barry Krot, John Krug, Ryan Krukar, John Kruse, George Kucinskas, Rich Kudla, Raymond Kukulka, Theodore Kunz, John Kupec, Richard Kupfrain, George Kupfrain, Thomas
1950-52 1962-63 1985-88 1973 1966-68 2001-04 1964-65 1980 1983-85 1945 1949-50 1954 1962-64 1966-68 1972
Hartford, Conn. New City, N.Y. E. Longmeadow, Mass. Rhinebeck, N.Y. Seymour, Conn. Pine Beach, N.J. East Hartford, Conn. Nutley, N.J. South Windsor, Conn. Thompsonville, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Ossining, N.Y. Paramus, N.J. Paramus, N.J.
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LaBella, Anthony 1948 LaCourciere, Phil 1944-45 Lafica, Martin 1958 LaLima, Dave 1964, 66 LaMagdelaine, Alex 2006-07 Lamagna, Peter 1978-79 Landolfi, Mark 1987-89 Lane, John 1978 Lane, Peter 1985-86 Lang, Mike 2009-10 Langley, Brian 1981 Lansanah, Danny 2004-07 Lantz, Toby 1985 Lanzafama, Gary 1983-85 LaPointe Donald 1958 Larson, Jeff 1999, 2002 Lassen, Tim 2002-04 Latham, Matt 1981-84 Latino, Carlo 1970 LaVenia, Pete 1968-69 Laverty, John 1974-75 Lawlor, John 1987 Lawrence, Matt 2003-04 Lawrence, Roy 1965-67 Leach, Brad 1957 Leacock 1949 Leahy, William 1976-78 Leak, Darius 2003 Leavitt, Earle 1956-57 Lee, Chris 2015 Lee, Rick 1974-75 Lee, Junior 2012-15 Lefebvre, Ernest 1948-1949 Legenza, Raymond 1947-49 Leibovitz, Albert 1937 Lemelle, Brian 2013 Lenchek, Shepard 1941 Lenich, Frank 1936-37 Lenkaitis, Jamie 1998-01 Levitow, Lee 1930-32 Levy, Richard 2014-15 Lewis, Damon 1991-94 Lewis, Eugene 1934 Lewis, Hollis 1936-37 Libutzke, Herman 1928-30 Licata, Joseph 1962-64 Lidwinowicz, Walter 1939 Lincoln, Richard 1971 Lindner, Ken 1990-92 Lindstrom, Rusell 1939 Linkletter, John 1949 Lis, John 1976-78 Livieri, John 1954, 56, 57 Livieri, Sam 1954, 56 Llodra, Joseph 1956-59 Lloyd, Greg 2008-10 Lloyd, Maurice 2001-04 Logan, Dan 1984-87 Logan, Louis 1924 Lombardi, Anthony 1958 Long, Ed 1991-94 Long, Robert 1996-99 Loomos, Harry 1995 Lord, Philip 1919 Lorentzon, Arthur 1924-26 Lorenzen, Tyler 2007-08
East Rochester, N.Y. E. Longmeadow, Mass. Rumson, N.J. Enfield, Conn. Hanover, Mass. Camp Hill, Pa. Westport, Conn. Largo, Fla. Waltham, Mass. Harrisburg, Pa. Miami, Fla. Edison, N.J. East Hartford, Conn. South Windsor, Conn. Cheshire, Conn. Stonington, Conn. Worcester, Mass. Deer Park, N.Y. Wilton, Conn. Ansonia, Conn. Bloomfield, Conn. Iselin, N.J. Biddeford, Maine Glastonbury, Conn. Fork Union, Va. Hartford, Conn. Severna Park, Md. Stamford, Conn. Brooklyn, N.Y. Forrestville, Conn. Thompsonville, Conn. Harrisburg, Pa. Canton, Mass. Trenton, N.J. Stratford, Conn.
Peekskill, N.Y. Hingham, Mass. Bethel, Conn. Albany, N.Y. West Haven, Conn. West Haven, Conn. Southington, Conn. Clermont, Fla. Daytona Beach, Fla. Fairfax, Va. Hamden, Conn. Rochester, N.Y. Willingboro, N.J. Lynnfield, Mass. Fremont, Iowa
Losh, John Lowe, Ernie Lozon, Jason Lucas, Thomas Luciani, Ken Luciani, Ray Ludwig, Mike Lundy, Jamal Lunn, Rob Lutrus, Scott Lynch, Christopher Lysaght, James
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Orange, Conn. Philadelphia, Pa. Groveland, Mass. Silver Spring, Md. Woodbridge, Conn. Woodbridge, Conn. Wayne, N.J. Burlington, N.J. Penfield, N.Y. Bloomfield, Conn. Stamford, Conn. Bristol, Conn.
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MacDonald 1915 Mack, Gary 2007 Mack, Taylor 2010, 2012-13 Macko, Jay 1975 MacLellan, Allan 1973-75 Madison, Kendall 1992-94 Madry, Juan 1970 Magaletta, Tony 1960-62 Maggio, Jeff 1987 Magner, Jack 1942 Maguire, Horatio 1916-17 Maher, Edward 1945 Mahoney, Ed 1951-53 Mahoney, Francis 1916 Mahoney, James 1941 Maier, Frederick 1919-20 Maikkula, Kenneth 1941-42 Makofksi, William 1923-25 Malek, Mark 1965-67 Malinosky, Walter 1941 Mancari, Lou 1973-76 Manco, Dominick 2013-15 Mancuso, Nick 1989-91 Manga, Aloys 2005 Manganaro, Frank 1987 Mangiarelli, Richard 1956, 58 Manninen, Reino 1955-57 Manning 1914 Manning, Bret 2009-10 Manning, Corey 2009-11 Mansfield, Ronald 1972-74 Marchione, Joseph 1938-39 Marck, C.J. 2008 Marder, Ellis 2014-15 Margiatto, Patrick 1985-87 Mariano, Paul 1974-76 Marinan, Sean 2014-15 Marine, Bruce 1964-65 Marino, Vince 1989-90 Markiewicz, Julius 1945 Markland, Fred 1979-82 Markowski, Brian 2001-04 Markus, Joe 1979-82 Marrero, Mario 1984 Marriner, Josh 2014-15 Marrus, Glenn 1980-81 Marsh, Laban 1997-99 Marshall, Kerry 1977-78 Martha, Paul 1948-50 Martin, Chad 1995-98 Martin, Dexter 1993-96 Martin, Reginald 1962 Martin, Twyon 2008-11 Martin, William 1958, 60 Mascarenhas, Ashvin 1988 Masler, Dick 1950 Mason, Richard 1973-76 Massa, Eugene 1969-70 Masters, Adam 2009-12 Mateas, Alex 2012-14 Matheson, Robert 1940 Mauer, Anthony 1963-64 Maver, William 1973-74 Mayala, Hergy 2015 Mayer, Gerhard 1975 Mayne, Shawn 2004-05 Mazzocca, Augustus 1959, 62 McAllister, David 1923-24 McBryde, B.J. 2012-14
West Chester, Pa. Powder Springs, Ga. Voluntown, Conn. Tewksbury, Mass. East Hampton, N.Y. New London, Conn. Yonkers, N.Y. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
South Boston, Mass.
Jewett City, Conn. New Castle, Del. Lagrangeville, N.Y. Haworth, N.J. Duala, Cameroon Lynnfield, Mass. Warwick, R.I. Peabody, Mass. Acton, Mass. Tyrone, Ga. Andover, N.J. Newtown, Pa. Windermere, Fla. Port Reading, N.J. Naugatuck, Conn. Higganum, Fla. Wilmington, Del. Southbridge, Mass. North Adams, Mass. Carlstadt, N.J. Trumbull, Conn. Bristol, Conn. Chesapeake, Va. Hurley, N.Y. Erie, Pa. Middletown, Conn Martins Ferry, Ohio Brooklyn, N.Y. Baltimore, Md. Parkland, Fla. Greenfield, Mass. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Baltimore, Md. Naugatuck, Conn. Bethesda, Md. Ottawa, Ont. Riverside, Conn. Quincy, Mass. Montreal, Que. Riverside, Conn. Montreal, Que. Arlington, Mass. Beaver Falls, Pa.
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McCall, Kris 1989-90 McCann, Hugh 1932 McCarthy, J.T. 1915, 17 McCarthy, Michael 1973 McCarthy, Mike 1990-93 McClain, Robert 2006-09 McClam, Jimmy 2005 McClintock, Jim 1972 McClowry, Terry 2000-03 McCollum, Ricky 2004 McCombe, William 1929-30 McCombs, Lyle 2011-13 McConnell, Jeff 1961-63 McCormick, Joseph 1933 McCue, Randy 1968 McCummings, Scott 2011-12 McDonald, Ross 1980 McDonnell, Gene 1975-77 McDonough 1910 McDonough, Gerry 1960-62 McDuffie, Wendell 1998 McEachern, Mike 1983-85 McEntee, Johnny 2011 McEwen, Mark 1971-72 McFadden, Perry 1973 McGeary, Michael 1984 McGillicuddy, Brian 1982-84 McGrath, Sean 1985 McGuire, Andre 1978 McInnis, Don 1956 McIntosh, Jerry 1982-85 McIntosh, Michael 2000-2003 McIntyre, Kevin 1993-96 McKee, Jason 2001, 03 McKinney, Anthony 1993-96 McLean, Aaron 2015 McLean, Brandon 2004-06 McLellan, Glenn 1956-58 McLeod, Morris 1971-72 McMahon, Edward 1934 McMahon, Ray 1957-59 McManus, Jim 1998 McNally, Chris 1985-88 McNamara, Jeff 1988-91 McNamara, Mike 1982-85 McQuillan, Sean 2013-14 McPhee, Deon 2002-05 McSherry, Peter 1941-42 McWeeny, Gerard 1964-65 Mears, Chuck 1996-97 Meeker, Eugene 1972 Meenan, James 1947-48 Meers, Bob 1987-88 Melifonwu, Obi 2013-15 Mendence, Donald 1960 Merrill, Howard 1931-32 Merritts, Jim 1980 Meyer, Chris 2000-02 Meyers, Edward 1954-55 Michaels, Mark 1982-85 Michalewicz, Steve 1979-82 Micklovic, Ed 1983-85 Mieczkowski, James 1988 Mignault, Bill 1949-51 Milano, Vin 1952-53 Milberg, Stuart 1986-89 Milich, Sekule 1994-95 Millard, Bill 1993 Miller, Anthony 1988-89 Miller, Donald 1969-70 Miller, Dwayne 1984-88 Miller, Frank 1913-15 Miller, Ken 1978-81 Miller, Mike 1978 Miller, Pat 1981-83 Millet, Mike 1987 Mills, Mike 1990 Mills, Troy 1987-89 Miltenis, John 1981-82 Minnerly, Bill 1958-60 Minski, Donald 1968 Mirabello, Frank 1954-55 Mirambeau, Igor 1986-87 Mitchell 1912 Mitchell, Arthur 1919-21 Mitchell, Frederic 1939-40
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Mitchell, Scott 1990-93 Mochrie, Richard 1945-47 Modugno, Jerry 1978-81 Modugno, Joseph 1952-54 Mofsowitz, Marc 1984-86 Mohr, Fred 1942-47 Mohr, Howard 1940-41 Molina, Alex 2009 Moll, William 1942, 46-48 Molloy, Charles 1941-42, 46 Monnier, Dwight 1937-38 Montague, Alonzo 1992-93 Moons, Rob 1987-90 Mooradian, Louis 1955-57 Moore, Dontá 2004, 06 Moore, Isiah 2009-11 Moore, James 1928-30 Moore, Kashif 2008-11 Moore, Sio 2010-12 Moore, William 1947-49 Moran, Dave 1991 Moreland, Wallace 1922-25 Morelli, Mike 1996-99 Morgan, B 1912 Morgan, J 1912 Morgan, James 1964, 66 Morris, Mike 1945 Morrison, Gregg 1984-85 Morton, John 1935-36 Moug, Pat 1981-83 Mourning, Glen 2008 Moynihan, Dennis 1958-59 Mroz, M 1933 Mueller, Adam 2011-13 Mugford, Bob 1966-67 Muh, Doug 1984 Muha, Mike 1979-82 Mulcahy, Sean 2000-03 Muldowney, Jim 1959-61 Munford, Chuck 1977 Murano, Rocco 1950-52 Murdock 1915 Murphy, Charles 1930 Murphy, Dan 1990-92 Murphy, Daniel 1952 Murphy, Justin 1986-88 Murphy, Mark 1984-87 Murphy, Thomas 1916, 19 Murray, Dan 2003-06 Murray, Craig 1989-91 Muschette, Erik 2008 Muthig, Thomas 1944 Myers, Mikal 2013-15 Myers, Norm 1981-84 Myers, Robb 1997 Myers, Tommy 2014-15
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Nakaoka, Ken Nakoneczny, Wayne Nalewaik, William Nanfeldt, Oscar Naposki, Eric Nardi, Leo Nastri, Joseph Navarro, Jack Neal, Rusty Neistat, Barry Nelson, H. Tom Nelson, Kurt Nesteruk, Warren Neumann, Bill Newman, Gene Newmarker, Edward Newsome, Arkeel Newton, Dactavian Ney, Thomas Nichols, Arthur Nichols, Bob Nickerson, Carl Nier, Scott Noferi, Lou Nolan, Mike
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Hamden, Conn. Chelmsford, Mass. Liberty Corner, N.J. Lynn, Mass. Edison, N.J. Waterford, Conn. Bridgeport, Conn. Bronx, N.Y. Coral Springs, Fla. Haverhill, Mass. Tampa, Fla. Cambridge, Mass. Burlington N.J. Apex, N.C. Bristol, Conn. Woodbridge, Conn. Landsdale, Pa. Rouses Point, N.Y. New Britain, Conn. Madison, Conn. Redford, Mich. Danbury, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Park Ridge, Ill. Chelsea, Mass. Long Branch, N.J. Edison, N.J. Westport, Conn. Concord, N.H. New Britain, Conn. Greenwich, Conn. Putnam, Conn. Fairfield, Conn. Saugus, Mass. Madison, Conn. Madison, Conn. Gloucester, Mass. Hamden, Conn. Lynn, Mass. Newburgh, N.Y. South Windsor, Conn. St. Charles, Ill. Coventry, Conn.
Stratford, Conn. Tuckahoe, N.Y. Winsted, Conn. West Haven, Conn. Crawfordsville, Iowa Clifford Beach, N.J. New London, Conn. Winsted, Conn. Orchard, Mass. Ansonia, Conn. West Berlin, N.J. Maynard, Mass. Ansonia, Conn. Norwalk, Conn. Hamden, Conn. Worcester, Mass. Saugerties, N.Y. Huntington, Pa. Hopedale, Mass. Watertown, Conn.
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Pack, Reggie Paine, Everett Painter, Richard Palasek, Henry Pallotta, Mike Palmer, Bernie Palombo, Dan Panciera, Anthony Panciera, Irv Papanos, Stanley Papatones, Stamo Parker, Lamont Parker, Spencer Parks, Billy Parmalee, Henry Parri, Brian Pascale, Joseph Pasqualoni, Jay Passarini, John Patterson, Edward Paull, Wayne Pavasaris, Chris Pehota, Ed Pensiero, Frank Penwell, Zak Perkins, Craig Perkins, Justin Perko, Joseph Perrin, Chris Persky, Harry Peterson, Charles Peterson, David Peterson, Erick Peterson, Herbert Petrillo, Pete Petrus, Moe
South Hadley, Mass. Manorville, N.Y. Hartford, Conn. Douglaston, N.Y. Upper Marlboro, Md New Britain, Conn. Rochester, N.Y. Lowell, Mass. Trumbull, Conn.
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Vernando, La. Washington, D.C. New Britain, Conn. Clinton, Mass. Naugatuck, Conn. Aliquippa, Pa. Westerly, R.I. Miami, Fla. Newington, Conn. Bristol, Conn. Norwalk, Conn. Madison, Conn. Lake Mohegan, N.Y. Cheshire, Conn. Newton, Mass. Oaklyn, N.J. Needham, Mass. Rockfall, Conn. Stamford, Conn. Fairbanks, Alaska Putnam, Conn. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ashland, Mass. Stamford, Conn. Southington, Conn. New Haven, Conn. Newburgh, N.Y. St. Laurent, Que.
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Pforr, Ken Phalen, Robert Phillips, Shakim Pierce, Franklin Pignatello, Tony Pinsky, Albert Pinsky, David Pinsky, Julius Pinsky, Leo Pisciottano, Jim Poirier, Paul Poland, Edwin Poles, Kevin Polito, Alex Pomposi, Philip Poole, Chandler Pope, Thomas Portee, A.J. Porter, Shane Posner, Leonard Post, Doug Post, James Potkay, John Potter, Robert Potterton, G. Prentice, Clifford Preston, Grant Price, Percy Price, Steve Primiani, Craig Pringle, John Pruitt, Angelo Przekop, Peter Pucko, Michael Pugliano, Frederick Purcell, John Purple, Nathaniel Purple, Nelson Puyol, Bobby
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Cheshire, Conn. Bridgewater, N.J. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Radzevich, Vic 1965-70 Torrington, Conn. Ragan, Dave 1979-80 West Mifflin, Pa. Rajczewski, Stanley 1966-68 Stamford, Conn. Raleigh, Jim 1977-80 Madison, Conn. Ramsey, Terry 1975-77 Mount Vernon, N.Y. Randall, Robert 1999-00 Sanford, Fla. Rankin, James 1936-38 Raymond, Dewey 1979-81 Norwalk, Conn. Rebman, Robert 1929-31 Reckert, Richard 1945 Redmond, Jack 1964-65 Cheshire, Conn. Reed, Henry 1973-74 Willimantic, Conn. Reed, Larry 1962-63 Peekskill, N.Y. Reeve, William 1926 Reid, Brian 1991-94 Richmond, Va. Reiner 1912-14 Reisig, Rich 1996 Plymouth, Mass. Rembish, Mike 1987-90 Linden, N.J. Renehan 1910 Renehan, Edward 1914-15 Renzullo, Armado 1956-57 Torrington, Conn. Reppi, Jim 1990-93 Soluay, N.Y. Resnick, Morris 1945-46 Revelli, Charles 1941-42, 46 Reyes, Kendall 2008-11 Nashua, N.H. Rice, Ken 2004 Franklin Square, N.Y. Rich, Derek 2007 Gainesville, Ga. Rich, James 1956 Needham, Mass. Richardson, William 1971-73 Brooklyn, N.Y. Richmond, Luke 1998-00 Ansonia, Conn. Ricketson, Leonard 1934 Ricketts, J. 1920 Ridley, Jason 2001 Sunrise, Fla. Riederich, John 1958-59 West Haven, Conn.
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1983-86 Mattapoisett, Mass. 1958 Danielson, Conn. 1998 Norwood, Mass. 1959-61 East Longmeadow, Mass. 1944 1958 Stratford, Conn. 1962-63 Meriden, Conn. 1961 Windsor, Conn. 1938-39 1972-73 New York, N.Y. 2005 Lake Worth, Fla. 1937-39 2009 Scotland, Pa. 1968-70 Stamford, Conn. 1970-73 Stamford, Conn. 1972-74 Hauppauge, N.Y. 1992-95 Washington Township, N.J. 1950-52 Manchester, Conn. 1997 Tucson, Ariz. 1961 Norwalk, Conn. 1959-60 North Pembroke, Mass. 1950-51 Waterbury, Conn. 1944-49 New Canaan, Conn. 1968 1974-75, 77 Plainfield, Conn. 1976-77 Wilton, Conn. 1969-71 Naugatuck, Conn. 1946-49 New Britain, Conn. 1962-64 Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 1980-82 Monogaheia, Pa. 1980 New Britain, Conn. 1970-72 Brooklyn, N.Y. 2005 Amherst, Mass. 1951-54 Worcester, Mass. 1927-29 1933 1955 New Haven, Conn. 1981-84 Clarion, Pa. 1969-71 Mechanicville, N.Y. 1994-97 Endicott, N.Y. 2015 Markham, Ont. 1915, 17 2006-09 Franklin, Conn. 1923-25 2009-11 Tamaqua, Pa. 1994 Brooklyn, N.Y. 1951-54 New London, Conn. 1969 Seaford, N.Y.
Sabino, Don 1951, 53 Sadek, John 1958-60 Sadlon, Edward “Stewart� 1969-70 Sadlon, William 1967-70 Sager, Maurice 1934 St. Marie, George 1931-32 Salafia, Joseph 1956 Saleeby, Dan 1990-92 Salek, John 1970-72 Salovitz, Irving 1935-36 Saltus, William 1951 Samra, Tyler 2013-15 Sanchez, David 2003, 05 Sanchez, Ramon 1973-75 Sanders, Aaron 1987-89 Santangello, Mark 1979-80, 82 Sapiro, Bob 1980 Sardilli, Albert 1947-48 Sasser, Manny 1972-73 Sasser, Travis 1985-86 Sasson, Mike 1995, 97-99 Satin, Marvin 1950-51 Savage, Richard 1969 Sayers, Joseph 1933-35 Scaffidi, Paul 1971, 73-74 Scagnelli, Paul 1956-58 Scarchuk, John 1935-37 Schackne, Elliot 2001 Schaefer, Edward 1958 Schainker, Steven 1973 Schildgne, Henry 1926-28 Schmidt, Clarence 1947-49 Schmidt, Rob 1993-95
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Schofield, William 1924-26 Schumacher, Marc 1965-67 Schuman, Dave 1993, 95, 96 Schuster, George 1955 Schwartz, Darryl 1975, 76 Schwolsky, Arnold 1936-38 Scott, Andy 1984-88 Scott, David 1983-85 Scoville 1912 Scussel, Raymond 1941-42 Searcy, Mike 1987-91 Sebolt, Dave 1989-90 Seely, Dick 1961-63 Segar, Robert 1978-80 Selavka, Carl 1950-52 Selden 1910 Seremet, John 1934-35 Severino, John 1956-58 Sgrulleta, Sean 1961-62 Shafer, S. 1919 Sharpe 1910 Shaw, Alan 1971-73 Shea, William 1945 Sherman, Anthony 2007-10 Sherwood, Jesse 1940 Shettle, Bob 1985-88 Shirreffs, Bryant 2015 Sibor, Martha (Mgr.) 1974-75 Sickler, F. 1920 Sicklick, James 1933 Sikora, Mike 1952, 54 Silver, Alan 1956 Silverstein, Solon 1940-41 Simeone, Joe 1961-63 Simmons, Keith 1973-75 Simmons, Kevin 1976-77 Sinay, Greg 1973-76 Sitty, Albert 1949 Skene, Neal 1992, 95 Sladkow, Constance 1936 Sladkow, Constant 1933 Slanetz, Edward 1920-21 Slate, Donald 1944 Slattery, Robert 1958-59 Slavich, George 1951 Small, Taber 1998-01 Smallwood, Yawin 2011-13 Smey, Joseph 1964-66 Smith, Aaron 2005 Smith, Brandon 1998-99 Smith, Charles 1964 Smith, Donald 1981, 83-84 Smith, J. Brian 1962-63 Smith, Jahi 2003, 05-06 Smith, Johnathon 2005-06 Smith, Mike 2008-12 Smith, Pat 1989-92 Smith, Steven 1965-67 Smith, Terrance 2000-03 Smith, Walter 1917 Smoot, Greg 1999-01 Snavely, Todd 1986-87 Sneidman, George 1922 Snow, Geroge 1953 Sobieski, Thaddeus 1948-50 Solomon, James 1966 Solomon, Leslie 1973-74 Sorrell, David 1973 Sorrells, Ayo 1999-01 Sosik, Nick 1990-93 Sottiriou, Nick 1979 Sowell, Taurien 2002-05 Spagnuola, Alfred 1973 Sparks, Brian 2004 Spears, Wesley 1974 Spelman, Chris 1990-92 Spencer, William 1968-70 Sporck, Frederick 1974 Sproul, James 1969, 71 Stackpole, Fred 1959-61 Stafford, Shane 1995-98 Stanger, George 1952-54 Stanko, Justin 1992-95 Stapleton, Cameron 2015 Starkel, Robert 1945 Stasiuk, John 1946
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1896 The history of intercollegiate football at the University of Connecticut begins with the formation of the Athletic League of New England State Colleges. Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island join for the purpose of scheduling regular meetings in football and baseball. Connecticut is known as Storrs Agricultural College. 1897 A year of firsts, all in one game; first game against Rhode Island, first game against a collegiate opponent and first game in the newly formed conference. S.A.C. wins 22-8. 1899 Storrs Agricultural College changes its name to Connecticut Agricultural College. 1901 The 1901 squad finished 8-2 and registered six shutouts on the season, including five straight in one stretch. Rhode Island was the only intercollegiate opponent on the schedule and was one of the shutout victims, falling to the “Aggies” of Connecticut Agricultural College by a count of 27-0. 1919 Gardner Dow, a native of New Haven, dies on September 20, 1919, after making a spectacular flying tackle in a game at New Hampshire. Dow suffered a concussion of the brain. The athletic fields behind Hawley Armory were named after him and served as the site of home games for football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse and track meets.
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1923 Connecticut enters the New England Conference, which includes all New England state schools except for the University of Vermont. 1924 This squad is down in the annals as one of the school’s finest, finishing 6-0-2 and winning the New England Conference Championship. The Aggies are said by the New York Times to be among the best teams in the country and the team defense finishes first in the nation. The team gave up only 13 points all season and only three in the final seven games. Senior team captain Martin “Red” O’Neill is the school’s first All-America candidate, leading the 1923 and 1924 teams. As legend Martin “Red” O’Neill – UConn’s has it, his career started in 1922 during a first All-America Candidate loss to Springfield College. A Connecticut Agricultural College (now UConn) player was injured and the coaches could find no one to replace him among the reserves. Someone spotted O’Neill watching the game from the stands and called to him to join in the game. He threw on a uniform and stepped into the line-up, where he would remain for three seasons. 1934 First season for head coach J.O. Christian. The school receives big press coverage at the end of the 1-7 campaign for stealing the Rhody Ram mascot before the game with Rhode Island (pictured above). 1935 First football team to come in early for preseason camp at the expense of the school.
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1942, 1944-1945 During the war years, head coach J.O. Christian and the Huskies put together a three-year stretch like none other in school history. In that three-season span (with no football being played in 1943), Connecticut won 20 of 24 contests. The Huskies registered separate winning streaks of six, eight and five games and shutout their opponents in 13 of the 20 wins.
1989 UConn plays the first night game in the history of Memorial Stadium on September 23, 1989, and defeats New Hampshire, 20-10.
1945 UConn tailback Walt Trojanowski shares the NCAA scoring title with Doc Blanchard of Army. Both men scored 132 points on the season.
1995 UConn matches the most successful start in school history by winning its first six games of the year. Senior captain Wilbur Gilliard becomes the all-time leading rusher in school history. Gilliard finishes his career with 2,624 rushing yards. The 1995 team finishes 8-3 and ties the school record for wins in a season. The squad finished the year ranked No. 23 in the national I-AA top 25.
1947 UConn becomes a charter member of the Yankee Conference. 1953 Memorial Stadium opens with a 26-6 Connecticut win over St. Lawrence on October 10, 1953. The 1953 season also marked the first appearance at a football game for the marching band. 1956-1960 UConn captures five straight Yankee Conference Championships, a league-record for consecutive titles won or shared. During that span, the Huskies compile a 17-1-2 record in Yankee Conference play and go 18 league contests before their lone loss in the stretch, to New Hampshire. 1965 UConn beats Yale for the first time ever (pictured above), on September 25, 1965, 13-6. UConn becomes the first school from within the state of Connecticut to ever beat Yale. 1969 UConn joins the NCAA in celebrating the 100th anniversary of college football by selecting an 11-member All-Time UConn team. More than 130 UConn football players receive votes in the balloting of fans, alumni and former players. 1967-73 Connecticut captures four Yankee Conference championships in a seven-season span, going 27-6-3 in league play during that stretch. 1983 Linebackers John Dorsey and Vernon Hargreaves become the first teammates in UConn football history to earn All-America honors in the same season. The duo combined for more than 300 tackles and helped UConn to a share of the Yankee Conference Championship.
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1990 Matt DeGennaro finishes his Husky career as the leading passer in the history of the Yankee Conference, totaling 9,288 yards and 73 touchdowns.
1998 UConn football celebrates its 100th season with a school-record 10 wins and advances to the NCAA I-AA football playoffs for the first time. UConn defeats Hampton, 42-34, in its first playoff game and advances to the NCAA Quarterfinals. The Huskies finish the season ranked No. 7 in the national I-AA rankings. Senior quarterback Shane Stafford is the only active player named to the UConn Football 100th Anniversary AllTime Team and finishes his career in the top two of every quarterbacking category in school history. 1999 Randy Edsall becomes UConn’s 27th head coach and leads the Huskies through their final season in Division I-AA. UConn finishes 4-7, but wins its first ever game against a Division I-A opponent, beating Buffalo 23-0 on September 16. 2000 UConn begins play as a Division I-A Independent. The team earns two wins over Division I-A opponents and sets a single-season record for average home attendance (14,166), playing before the three largest crowds in school history (all advance sellouts) in their first three home games. 2001 UConn earned its first-ever victory over a BIG EAST opponent as Marc Hickok nailed a career-long 47-yard field goal with 3:04 remaining in the game to lift the Huskies to a 20-19 win over Rutgers.
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2002 UConn has a breakthrough season, posting a 6-6 record, including a win at Big 12 member Iowa State, which would advance to a bowl game. For the first time, the NCAA included UConn in the Division I-A statistics and the Huskies placed in the national top five in passing defense and ranked 19th in total defense. Terry Caulley was the nation’s leading freshman rusher with 1,247 yards on the year. The Huskies closed a 50-year run at Memorial Stadium with a 63-21 win over Kent State in which Caulley tied an NCAA record by scoring four touchdowns in one quarter. 2003 UConn made its debut at Rentschler Field, playing to 93% capacity (37,059). The large home crowds helped push the Huskies to a 9-3 record, including a 34-10 win over Big Ten member Indiana on opening day. 2004 UConn made its debut as a member of the BIG EAST Conference in style as the Huskies finished one game back of the leaders and earned a berth in the Motor City Bowl. The Huskies led the conference in both total offense and total defense while Cornell Brockington led the BIG EAST with 1,218 rushing yards. The season ended with a win over Toledo in the Motor City Bowl as quarterback Dan Orlovsky was named MVP. 2007 UConn captured its first-ever BIG EAST Championship and appeared in the Meineke Car Care Bowl, selling out its allotment of 12,500 tickets for the game in Charlotte, N.C. During the season, UConn earned its first-ever national rankings, peaking at No. 16 in the AP Poll and No. 13 in the BCS. 2008 UConn advanced to a bowl in consecutive seasons for the first time in school history and defeated Buffalo in the 2009 International Bowl in Toronto. Running back Donald Brown led the country in rushing with 2,083 yards and became UConn’s first All-American since the program moved to the FBS. Brown was also named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year – UConn’s first-ever BIG EAST individual award winner. Following the season, the Huskies had four players taken in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft.
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2009 Connecticut advances to a bowl game for the third-straight season and posts a 20-7 win over South Carolina. The Huskies endured an emotional season with the death of teammate Jasper Howard on Oct. 19, but came back to win its final four games, including a 33-30 double overtime win at Notre Dame. 2010 UConn appears in a Bowl Championship series game for the first time as it plays Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The Huskies won five consecutive games to close the regular season and claim the BIG EAST Championship and a trip to the BCS. Running back Jordan Todman was unanimously named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year and was an All-American pick. Todman was also the second-leading rusher in the country. Nick Williams led the country in kickoff return average. 2012 Following the 2012 season, a record five Huskies are selected in the 2013 NFL Draft. Dwayne Gratz, Sio Moore and Blidi Wreh-Wilson are all taken in the third round while Trevardo Williams goes in the fourth and Ryan Griffin in the sixth. 2013 An all-time record crowd of 42,704 pack Rentschler Field as the Huskies took on Michigan on Sept. 21. Following the season, former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco was named the head coach of the Huskies. 2015 Diaco led UConn to an appearance in the St. Petersburg Bowl against Marshall in just his second year as Husky coach. The Huskies posted a 20-17 win over No. 13 Houston on November 21 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
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TOTAL OFFENSE Yards
1. 261 2. 239
Plays
1. 41 2. 39 3. 36
Donald Brown, 2009 International Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Motor City Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Motor City Zach Frazer, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 St. Petersburg
All-Purpose Yards 1. 261 2. 157
Donald Brown, 2009 International Larry Taylor, 2004 Motor City
RECEIVING Receptions 1. 9 2. 5 3. 4
Keron Henry, 2004 Motor City Arkeel Newsome, 2015 St. Petersburg Four Tied
Net Yards 1. 109 2. 47
Keron Henry, 2004 Motor City Matt Cutaia, 2004 Motor City
Touchdown Receptions 1. 1
4 players tied
RECEIVING – TIGHT ENDS
RUSHING Carries 1. 33 2. 32 3. 29
Andre Dixon, 2010 Papajohns.com Jordan Todman, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Donald Brown, 2009 International
Net Yards 1. 261 2. 126
Donald Brown, 2009 International Andre Dixon, 2010 Papajohns.com
RUSHING – QUARTERBACKS Rushing Yards 1. 75 2. 32 3. 24
Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 St. Petersburg Tyler Lorenzen, 2009 International Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Meineke Car Care
PASSING Attempts 1. 41 2. 39
Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Motor City Zach Frazer, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta
Net Yards 1. 239 2. 223 3. 107
Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Motor City Zach Frazer, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Zach Frazer, 2010 Papajohns.com
Completion Percentage
1. 66.6% Tyler Lorenzen, 2009 International 2. 55.8% Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 St. Petersburg 3. 50.0% Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Meineke Car Care
Touchdown Passes 1. 2 2. 1
Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Motor City Tyler Lorenzen, 2009 International Zach Frazer, 2010 Papajohns.com
Interceptions (Thrown) 1. 2 2. 1
1. 4 2. 2
Zach Frazer, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Three Tied
Ryan Griffin, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Alec Bloom, 2015 St. Petersburg Steve Brouse, 2007 Meineke Car Care
Net Yards 1. 48 2. 26
Ryan Griffin, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Steve Brouse, 2007 Meineke Car Care
PUNTING Number 1. 7
Cole Wagner, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Des Cullen, 2007 Meineke Car Care
Net Yards 1. 328 2. 306
Cole Wagner, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Desi Cullen, 2007 Meineke Car Care
Touchdowns 1. 2
1. 46.9 Cole Wagner, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta 2. 43.7 Desi Cullen, 2007 Meineke Car Care
PUNT RETURNS Number 1. 6 2. 3
Jasper Howard, 2009 International Reggie McClain, 2010 Papajohns.com Larry Taylor, 2007 Meineke Car Care
Net Yards 1. 75 2. 46
Larry Taylor, 2007 Meineke Car Care Jasper Howard, 2009 International
Touchdowns 1. 1
Larry Taylor, 2007 Meineke Car Care Larry Taylor, 2004 Motor City
KICKOFF RETURNS Number 1. 6 2. 4
Nick Williams, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Jordan Todman, 2009 International
Net Yards 1. 137 2. 124
Nick Williams, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Jordan Todman, 2009 International
Tyler Lorenzen, 2009 International
PAT/Kick 1. 5 2. 3
Dave Teggart, 2009 International Matt Nuzie, 2004 Motor City
Field Goals/Attempts 1. 4/5 2. 2/2
Matt Nuzie, 2004 Motor City Dave Teggart, 2010 Papajohns.com
Total Points 1. 15 2. 12
Matt Nuzie, 2004 Motor City Tyler Lorenzen, 2009 International
DEFENSE Tackles 1. 18 2. 14 3. 11
Maurice Lloyd, 2004 Motor City Andrew Adams, 2015 St. Petersburg Scott Lutrus, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta
Tackles for Loss 1. 3.5
Maurice Lloyd, 2004 Motor City Robert McClain, 2009 International
Interceptions 1. 1
7 players tied
Yards (Returned) 1. 100 2. 46
Dahna Deleston, 2009 International Dwayne Gratz, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta
Interception Return Touchdowns 1. 1
Dahna Deleston, 2009 International
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Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Motor City Zach Frazer, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta
Completions 1. 20 2. 19
Receptions
SCORING
Longest Field Goal 1. 52 yards 2. 44 yards 2. 42 yards
Bobby Puyol, 2015 St. Petersburg Dave Teggart, 2010 Papajohns. com Dave Teggart, 2009 International
Longest Run from Scrimmage 1. 75 yards 2. 58 yards
Donald Brown, 2009 International Donald Brown, 2007 Meineke Car Care
Longest Interception Return
1. 100 yards Dahna Deleston, 2009 International
Longest Punt 1. 57 yards 2. 55 yards 3. 53 yards
Cole Wagner, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Desi Cullen, 2009 International Justin Wain, 2015 St. Petersburg Desi Cullen, 2010 Papajohns. com
Longest Punt Return 1. 68 yards
Larry Taylor, 2007 Meineke Car Care Larry Taylor, 2009 International
Longest Kickoff Return 1. 95 yards 2. 63 yards 3. 54 yards
Robbie Frey, 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Tyvon Branch, 2007 Meineke Car Care Larry Taylor, 2004 Motor City
Longest Pass Play 1. 44 yards
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2004 MOTOR CITY BOWL Connecticut 39, Toledo 10
December 27, 2004 • Ford Field • Detroit, Mich. • Attendance: 52,552 UConn (8-4) 17 13 3 6 — 39 Toledo (9-4) 0 7 3 0 — 10 First Quarter: UC-Matt Nuzie 35 field goal 12:05 (8 plays, 41 yards, 2:55); UC-Jason Williams 32 pass from Dan Orlovsky (Nuzie kick) 4:41 (4 plays, 36 yards, 1:43); UC-Larry Taylor 68 punt return (Nuzie kick) 2:31. Second Quarter: UT-Bruce Gradkowski 1 run (Jason Robbins kick) 10:53 (13 plays, 63 yards, 6:27); UC-Brian Sparks 7 pass from Orlovsky (Nuzie kick) 7:42 (8 plays, 41 yards, 3:11); UC-Nuzie 37 field goal 1:24 (11 plays, 55 yards, 3:23); UC-Nuzie 25 field goal 0:00 (6 plays, 53 yards, 0:55). Third Quarter: UT-Robbins 27 field goal 11:47 (9 plays, 56 yards, 3:13); UC-Nuzie 36 field goal 1:53 (13 plays, 56 yards, 5:58). Fourth Quarter: UC-Matt Lawrence 11 run (Nuzie kick blocked) 0:25 (5 plays, 45 yards, 2:52).
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First Downs 20 20 Rushing 31-159 39-78 Passing Yards 239 203 Att-Comp-Int 41-20-1 40-22-2 Total Offense 72-398 79-281 Average 5.5 3.6 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 5-44 4-35 Punts-Average 3-30.3 6-32.3 Punt Returns 2-69 1-7 Kickoff Returns 3-101 5-83 INT Ret.-Yards 2-0 1-0 Possession 28:18 31:42 3rd Down Conv. 8 of 17 8 of 18
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UC- Brockington 15-72-0, Bellamy 9-55-0, Williams, Ja. 1-14-0, Lawrence 1-11-1, Anderson 4-10-0, Orlovsky 1-(-3)-0. UT- Dawson 19-78-0, Council 10-10-0, Parmele 4-4-0, Gradkowski 4-(-1)-1, Higgins 1-(-4)-0, Body 1-(-9)-0 . Passing (Att-Cmp-Int-Yds-TD): UC- Orlovsky 41-20-1-239-2. UTCouncil 28-16-2-160-0, Gradkowski 12-6-0-43-0. Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UC- Henry 9-109-0, Williams, Ja. 3-43-1, Cutaia 2-47-0, McLean 2-13-0, Anderson 1-10-0, Sparks 1-7-1, Murray 1-6-0, Bellamy 1-4-0. UT- Moore 5-48-0, Odom 5-27-0, Holmes 4-47-0, Higgins 2-35-0, Broussard 2-13-0, Dawson 2-7-0, Parmele 1-15-0, Hudson 1-11-0.
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an Orlovsky earned Most Valuable Player honors after going 20 of 41 in the air for 239 yards and two touchdowns as UConn defeated MAC Champion Toledo by a 39-10 score in the 2004 Motor City Bowl, UConn’s first ever bowl appearance. In addition to Orlovsky’s honor, Tyler King was named the United Auto Workers Lineman of the Game. The Huskies were led in rushing by Cornell Brockington, who had 15 carries for 72 yards. The leading receiver on the day for UConn was Keron Henry with nine catches for 239 yards. UConn got out of the gates early, and set a Motor City Bowl record, by scoring 17 points in the first quarter while shutting the Rockets out. The Huskies took the opening drive 41 yards on eight plays to set up a 35-yard field goal by Matt Nuzie. Nuzie went on to kick three more field goals, for a total of four, to set a new Motor City Bowl record and tie a UConn singlegame record. The Huskies scored the first touchdown of the contest as Orlovsky, after eluding a blitzing Rocket, hit Jason Williams in the corner of the end zone for a dazzling 32-yard TD pass on a fourth and six play. The final points of the first quarter came as Larry Taylor returned a punt 68 yards for a score. Toledo scored its first points of the game as it grinded out a 13-play, 63-yard drive that ended with a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Bruce Gradowski. The Huskies scored 13 more points in the second quarter to take a 30-7 lead at the half. Orlovsky threw a seven-yard TD pass to Brian Sparks, whose sliding catch with 7:42 left in the half capped an eight-play, 41-yard drive. That touchdown was set up by a 54-yard kickoff return by Taylor. Nuzie kicked a pair of field goals in the final 1:24 of the half – a 37-yarder and a 25-yarder on the final play of the half. The teams traded a pair of field goals for the only scoring of the third quarter as Jason Robbins hit a 27-yard field goal for Toledo 3:13 into the half while Nuzie hit a 36-yarder with 1:53 left to play in the quarter. The only scoring of the fourth quarter came with 25 seconds remaining as sophomore Matt Lawrence scored a touchdown on an 11-yard run.
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2007 MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL Wake Forest 24, Connecticut 10
December 29, 2007 • Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, N.C. • Attendance: 53,126 UConn (9-4) 7 3 0 0 — 10 Wake Forest (9-4) 0 0 14 10 — 24
First Quarter: UC-Larry Taylor 68 punt return (Tony Ciaravino kick ) 2:38. Second Quarter: UC-Ciaravino 29 field goal 5:00 (8 plays, 80 yards, 2:21). Third Quarter: WF-Josh Adams 38 run (Sam Swank kick) 12:44 (6 plays, 66 yards 2:08); WF-John Tereshinski 20 pass from Riley Skinner (Swank kick) 3:27 (6 plays, 29 yards, 2:31). Fourth Quarter: WF-Swank 43 field goal 11:53 (7 plays, 33 yards, 3:01); WF-Micah Andrews 9 run (Swank kick) 0:29 (8 plays, 62 yards, 3:36).
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UC-Brown, Do. 13-72-0, Lorenzen 10-24-0, Dixon 7-19-0. WF- Adams 19-66-1, Andrews 8-64-1, Skinner 6-160, Moore 3-(-2)-0. Passing (Att-Cmp-Int-Yds-TD): UC-Lorenzen 26-13-1-98-0, Brown, De. 3-0-0-0-0. WF- Skinner 38-29-1-268-1. Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UC-Kanuch 3-36-0, Brouse 2-250, Gaulden 2-16-0, Jeffers 2-11-0, Taylor 2-8-0, Bedard 1-9-0, Brown, Do. 1-(-7)-0. WF-Moore 11-112-0, Brinkman 3-30-0, Smith 3-13-0, Adams 3-2-0, Boldin 2-47-0, Tereshinski 2-30-1, Marion 2-6-0, Selmon 1-19-0, Williams 1-7-0, Bryant 1-2-0.
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ake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner was 29-of-38 in the air for 268 yards and a touchdown to lead the Demon Deacons to a 24-10 victory over UConn in the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl before a crowd of 53,126 at Bank of America Stadium. The two halves were mirror images of each other as UConn shutout Wake Forest in the first half and the Demon Deacons held the Huskies scoreless in the second. The contest was the second bowl game in the last four years for UConn – who has been playing as a member of the BIG EAST for only four years. The Huskies defeated Toledo in the 2004 Motor City Bowl. This year, UConn sold its entire allotment of 12,500 tickets for the bowl game in Charlotte – the second BIG EAST school to ever do that. UConn led 10-0 at the half, but Wake Forest scored two third quarter touchdowns to take a 14-10 lead after three quarters.
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First Downs 9 23 Rushing 30-115 36-144 Passing Yards 98 268 Att-Comp-Int 29-13-1 38-29-1 Total Offense 59-213 74-412 Average 3.6 5.6 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 2-30 1-6 Punts-Average 7-43.7 6-38.0 Punt Returns 3-75 4-26 Kickoff Returns 5-156 2-33 INT Ret.-Yards 1-(-2) 1-6 Possession 25:09 34:51 3rd Down Conv. 5 of 17 8 of 16
Wake Forest took the opening possession of the second half and marched for a touchdown on a six-play, 66-yard drive. Josh Adams scored the touchdown on a 38-yard run 2:16 into the half. The Demon Deacons took the lead for good on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Skinner to John Tereshinski on a third-and-14 play. Wake Forest made it 17-10 on a 43-yard field goal 3:07 into the final quarter by Sam Swank. The Demon Deacons sealed the win with a TD run by Micah Andrews in the final minute. UConn was severely limited in the second half on offense as the Huskies had just 73 total yards of offense while the Deacons had 275. UConn’s Tyler Lorenzen was 13-of-26 in the air for 98 yards. Donald Brown led UConn in rushing with 13 carries for 72 yards. Brad Kanuch was the leading Husky receiver with three receptions for 36 yards. Wake Forest senior wide receiver Kenny Moore was named the game’s MVP as he made 11 receptions for 112 yards. UConn scored all 10 of its points in the first half. Larry Taylor scored the only touchdown of the first half when he returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown with 2:38 left in the first quarter. Ironically, Taylor had a 68-yard punt return for a TD in UConn’s only other bowl game – a win over Toledo in the 2004 Motor City Bowl – which came with 2:31 left in the first quarter down the near (UConn) sideline running to the camera’s right. The only other first half points came with 5:00 left in the second quarter as Tony Ciaravino connected on a 29-yard field goal that finished an eight-play, 80-yard drive. That drive was highlighted by a 58-yard run by Brown on the first play of the drive.
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2009 INTERNATIONAL BOWL Connecticut 38, Buffalo 20
January 3, 2009 • Rogers Centre • Toronto, Ontario • Attendance: 42,422 UConn (8-5) 7 10 7 14 — 38 Buffalo (8-6) 3 17 0 0 — 20 First Quarter: UB- AJ Principle 38 field goal 4:26 (4 plays, 3 yards, 1:36); UC- Donald Brown 45 run (Dave Teggart kick) 4:07 (1 play, 45 yards, 0:09). Second Quarter: UC- Teggart 32 field goal 14:11 (8 plays, 26 yards, 3:13); UB- Ray Long 0 fumble recovery (Principle kick) 11:36; UBPrinciple 29 field goal 8:22 (5 plays, 17 yards, 2:53)l UB- James Starks 4 run (Principle kick) 7:55 (1 play, 4 yards, 0:13); UC- Tyler Lorenzen 13 run (Teggart kick) 4:01 (2 plays, 88 yards, 0:36). Third Quarter: UC- Steve Brouse 4 pass from Lorenzen (Teggart kick) 5:22 (7 plays, 56 yards, 3:25).
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UC- D. Brown 29-261-1, Todman 7-62-0, Lorenzen 12-32-2, Sherman 1-3-0. UB-Starks 13-25-1, Thermilus 3-5-0, Wily 3- -6-0. Passing (Att-Cmp-Int-Yds-TD): UC-Lorenzen 6-4-0-49-1. UB-Wily 43-29-1-213-0. Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UC Moore 1-18-0, Butler 1-16-0, Sherman 1-11-0, Brouse 1-4-1. UB-Starks 11-21-0, Roosevelt 8-90-0, Hamlin 4-54-0, Rack 3-22-0, Jackson 2-17-0, Rice 1-9-0.
Fourth Quarter: UC- Lorenzen 15 run (Teggart kick) 4:44 (9 plays, 68 yards, 4:48); UC- Dahna Deleston 100 interception return (Teggart kick) 2:15.
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onald Brown rushed for 261 yards on 29 carries and one TD to lead the University of Connecticut to a 38-20 victory over Buffalo in the 2009 International Bowl. The First Downs 19 10 game was played before a crowd of 40,184 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The crowd Rushing 49-358 19-24 was the highest in the three-year old history of the event. Passing Yards 49 213 Brown was named the Most Valuable Player of the Game. UConn tailback Jordan Att-Comp-Int 6-4-0 43-29-1 Todman also enjoyed a fine day with seven carries for 62 yards. Total Offense 407 237 The Husky defense was outstanding as it limited the Bulls to 237 yards of total Average 7.4 3.8 offense and just 24 net yards of rushing. Buffalo had a total of 16 drives in the game Fumbles-Lost 6-5 0-0 and the Bulls only gained more than 30 yards on one of them. Buffalo had nine drives Penalties-Yards 3-29 5-25 of ten yards or less. Punts-Average 3-42.0 10-43.5 Buffalo led 20-17 at halftime after a haphazard second quarter that saw the Huskies Punt Returns 7-46 1-8 commit four turnovers that resulted in 17 points for the Bulls. Kickoff Returns 5-128 7-110 UConn scored the only points of the third quarter to take the lead for good in the game on a four-yard TD INT Ret.-Yards 1-100 0-0 pass from quarterback Tyler Lorenzen to tight end Steve Brouse. Possession 26:54 33:06 Dahna Deleston rounded out the scoring with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown, making the 3rd Down Conv. 4 of 9 2 of 17 score 38-20 with 2:15 to play. In the second quarter, UConn kicker Dave Teggart connected on a 32-yard field goal 49 seconds into the period to give the Huskies a 10-3 lead. The Husky defense then stopped the Bulls on three plays, but UConn then fumbled a punt return as the Bulls recovered the ball in the endzone for a touchdown to tie the game. UConn then fumbled the ball on the second play of its next possession to give the Bulls the ball at the Husky 18. The UConn defense was valiant again and held Buffalo to six yards as A.J. Principe kicked a 29-yard FG for a 13-10 Bull lead with 8:22 to go. On the ensuing kickoff, UConn fumbled that return to give Buffalo the ball at the Husky four and the Bulls scored on first down on a rush by James Starks to make it 20-10 Bulls. Lorenzen scored the final TD of the first half on a 13-yard run that was set up by a career-long 75 yard rush by Brown. The Huskies outgained Buffalo 225-94 in the first half as the Huskies had just one pass attempt in the half. Brown had 207 yards of rushing in the first half. UConn limited the Bulls to 40 yards of total offense in the first quarter and two first downs while the Huskies had 112 yards.
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2010 PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL Connecticut 20, South Carolina 7 January 2, 2010 • Legion Field • Birmingham, Ala. • Attendance: 45,254 UConn (8-5) 10 3 0 7 — 20 SC (7-6) 0 0 0 7 –– 7 First Quarter: UC-Kashif Moore 37 pass from Frazer (Teggart kick) 6:37 (9 plays, 66 yards, 4:14); UC-Teggart 33 field goal 3:35 (5 plays, 16 yards, 1:21)
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Second Quarter: UC-Teggart 44 field goal 8:56 (10 plays, 40 yards, 4:10) Third Quarter: No Scoring.
Passing (Att-Cmp-Int-Yds-TD): UC-Frazer 21-9-0-107-1. SC-Garcia 38-16-129-1-0.
Fourth Quarter: UC-Andre Dixon 10 run (Teggart kick) 13:12 (9 plays, 35 yards, 3:53); SC-Brian Maddox 2 run (Lanning kick) 3:24 (2 plays, 40 yards, 0:47).
Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UC-Easley 4-40-0, K. Moore 2-40-1, I. Moore 2-26-0. SC-Miles 4-23-0, Jeffrey 3-28-0, Gurley 3-14-0..
Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UC- Dixon 33-126-1, Todman 9-36-0. SCGarcia 15-56-0, Miles 6-24-0.
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First Down 17 12 Rushing 48-146 26-76 Passing Yards 107 129 Att-Comp-Int 22-9-0 38-16-1 Total Offense 253 205 Average 3.6 3.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 0-0 4-41 Punts-Average 6-37.2 7-42.3 Punt Returns 6-43 2-4 Kickoff Returns 2-39 5-93 INT Ret.-Yards 1-0 0-0 Possession 35:28 24:32 3rd Down Conv. 9-19 3-15
n a defensively-minded game, the University of Connecticut football team nearly shutout South Carolina in the Papajohns.com Bowl to earn the school’s first win over a Southeastern Conference opponent. The game was played in front of a crowd of 45,254 at Legion Field, a Papajohns.com Bowl record attendance. UConn finished with the 20-7 victory earning their second-straight and third overall bowl victory. The Huskies shut out South Carolina in the first three quarters of the game and have shut out their bowl opponents in nine of 16 quarters played. With his 126 yards on the day, senior tailback and Fred Sington Most Vaulable Player Andre Dixon reached the 1,000-yard mark for the season becoming the 12th running back in UConn history to reach the mark and joining teammate Jordan Todman, who accomplished the feat earlier in the season. Todman finished the day with 36 yards. This is the first time in UConn history that two running backs have rushed for over 1,000 yards in the same season. They join Nevada and Georgia Tech as NCAA FBS teams that have at least two players that have rushed for over 1,000 yards during the 2009 season. Junior quarterback Zach Frazer was nine of 21 in the air for 106 yards and connected with sophomore Kashif Moore two times for 40 yards and a touchdown. Stephen Garcia led South Carolina by passing for 129 yards on a 16 for 38 effort also rushing for 56 yards on the day. Alshon Jeffery grabbed three passes for 28 yards for the Gamecocks. The Huskies were the first to get on the board after an unbelievable one-handed 37-yard grab by Moore, who tiptoed along the sidelines and extended into the endzone to put the Huskies up with 6:31 remaining in the first quarter.
South Carolina decided to attempt a fourth and short at its own 32-yard line but senior Lindsey Witten stepped up and stopped the rush as the Huskies took over in Gamecock territory. UConn got the ball down to the 16-yard line but settled for a 33-yard field goal by sophomore Dave Teggart to improve their lead to 10-0. Teggart boosted the lead to 13-0 in the second quarter with 8:26 remaining in the game connecting on his second field goal of the game, a 44-yard boot, setting a new Papajohns.com Bowl record. Later in the quarter, South Carolina earned their first first down of the game with 7:37 left in the half. They only managed four first downs in the entire first half for a net of 84 yards. After SC fumbled at their own 35-yard line, Dixon used the opportunity to record his first touchdown of the day, a 10-yard run to boost the Huskies lead to 20 with 13:12 remaining in the fourth quarter. Dixon’s TD capped a 3:53 minute, nine play 35-yard drive. The Gamecocks got on the board with 3:24 remaining in the game capitalizing on a blocked punt and scoring on a two-play 40-yard drive. Alex Molina recovered an onside kick for the Huskies as UConn ran out the clock.
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2011 TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL Oklahoma 48, Connecticut 20
January 1, 2011 • University of Phoenix Stadium • Glendale, Ariz. • Attendance: 67,232 UConn (8-5) 0 10 10 0 — 20 Oklahoma (12-2) 14 6 14 14 –– 48 First Quarter: OU-James Hanna 8 pass from Landry Jones (Jimmy Stevens kick) 10:09 (9 plays, 70 yards, 2:57); OU-Demarco Murray 3 run (Stevens kick) 00:24 (9 plays, 81 yards, 3:21)
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Second Quarter: UC-Dwayne Gratz 46 interception return (Dave Teggart kick) 12:58; OU-Stevens 41 field goal 9:57 (9 plays, 56 yards, 3:01); OU-Stevens 24 field goal 2:05 (15 plays, 67 yards, 4:23); UC-Teggart 37 field goal 00:26 (7 plays, 36 yards, 1:31)
Passing (Att-Cmp-Int-Yds-TD): UC-Zach Frazer 39-19-2-223-0. OU-Landry Jones 49-34-1-429-3.
Third Quarter: OU-Cameron Kenney 59 pass from Jones (Stevens kick) 10:55 (4 plays, 80 yards, 1:01); OU-Jamell Fleming 55 interception return (Stevens kick) 9:44; UC-Robbie Frey 95 kickoff return (Teggart kick) 9:30; UC-Teggart 38 field goal 5:04 (9 plays, 49 yards, 2:21)
Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UC-Jordan Todman 32-121-0. OU-Demarco Murray 25-93-1.
Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UC-Anthony Sherman 3-63-0, Kashif Moore 4-62-0, Ryan Griffin 4-48-0. OU-Ryan Broyles 13-170-1, Cameron Kenney 7-154-1.
Fourth Quarter: OU-Ryan Broyles 5 pass from Jones (Stevens kick) 7:49 (10 plays, 88 yards, 3:25); OU-Tony Jefferson 22 interception return (Stevens kick) 2:40
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he University of Connecticut played in its first-ever Bowl Championship Game and dropped a 48-20 decision to seventh-ranked Oklahoma in the 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl First Down 19 27 before a crowd of 67,232 at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Rushing 41-112 30-95 UConn junior tailback Jordan Todman carried the ball 32 times for 121 yards and Passing Yards 223 429 Husky senior quarterback Zach Frazer was 19 of 39 in the air for 223 yards. Att-Comp-Int 39-19-2 50-34-1 Total Offense 335 524 Oklahoma sophomore quarterback Landry Jones was 34 of 49 in the air for 429 yards while senior DeMarco Murray rushed 25 times for 93 yards. Average 4.2 6.6 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1 Oklahoma scored touchdowns on both of its first quarter possessions. After UConn began the game with a threePenalties-Yards 3-25 1-3 and-out, the Sooners marched 70 yards on nine plays for an eight-yard TD pass from Jones to junior James Hanna. Punts-Average 7-46.9 4-40.8 The scoring play came on the only third down play the Sooners had on the drive. Punt Returns 1- -1 5-92 UConn moved 55 yards on its next possession, but failed on a fourth-and-one play that gave the Sooners the ball Kickoff Returns 9-270 4-73 at their own 19. The Sooners then moved the ball 81 yards on nine plays and scored on a three-yard rush by Murray. INT Ret.-Yards 1-46 2-77 Oklahoma gained 63 yards on five first down plays during the drive. Possession 31:49 28:11 The Huskies broke into the scoring column when redshirt sophomore Dwayne Gratz picked off a Jones pass and 3rd Down Conv. 5-17 7-15 returned it 46 yards for a touchdown. The interception return for a TD was the fifth of the year for the Huskies - tying a school record from 2007. Oklahoma came right back and moved the ball from its own 20 to the Husky 20, but UConn’s defense held strong and limited OU to a 41-yard field goal to make it 17-7 with 9:57 to go. The teams then traded field goals the rest of the first half as junior kicker Dave Teggart hit a 37-yard field goal with 26 seconds left in the first half to make it 20-10 at the break. The Sooners exploded for two quick TDs to start the second half as they took their second possession of the half a quick four plays in 80 yards as Jones hit senior Cameron Kenny on a 59-yard touchdown pass. Oklahoma then made it 34-10 as Frazer threw an interception picked off by junior Jamell Fleming. UConn junior Robbie Frey kept the pesky Huskies going as he returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a score to cut the lead to 34-17. Junior kicker Dave Teggart hit on a 38-yard field goal with 5:04 left in the third to make it 34-20. The field goal marked the tenth-straight for Teggart, as he ended the season making 15 of his past 16 attempts. Junior Ryan Broyles gave the Sooners a 41-20 lead when he had a five-yard reception for an Oklahoma touchdown with 7:49 left in the game. Broyles’ score was followed up at the 2:40 mark when freshman Tony Jefferson had a 22-yard interception return for another Sooner touchdown, putting the final score at 48-20.
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2015 ST. PETERSBURG BOWL Marshall 16, UConn 10
December 26, 2015 • Tropicana Field • Attendance: 14,652 UConn (6-7) 7 0 3 0 – 10 Marshall (10-3) 7 6 0 3 – 16 First Quarter: M-Ryan Yurachek 16 pass from Chase Litton (Nick Smith kick) 8:10 (2 plays, 20 yards, 0:49); UC-Ron Johnson 1 run (Bobby Puyol kick) 1:51 (13 plays, 75 yards, 6:19) Second Quarter: M-Nick Smith 21 field goal 8:04 (13 plays, 65 yards, 6:02); M-Nick Smith 29 field goal 0:00 (15 plays, 85 yards, 4:57) Third Quarter: UC-Bobby Puyol 52 field goal 0:02 (6 plays, 40 yards, 2:32) Fourth Quarter: M-Nick Smith 32 field goal 1:44 (13 plays, 80 yards, 6:35).
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UC-Bryant Shirreffs 19-75-0, Arkeel Newsome 9-32-0. M-Keion Davis 10-73-0, Hyleck Foster 14-44-0, Devon Johnson 10-38-0. Passing (Att-Cmp-Int-Yds-TD): UC-Bryant Shirreffs 17-10-1-86-0. M-Chase Litton 34-23-1-218-1. Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UC-Akreel Newsome 5-33-0, Alec Bloom 2-24-0. M-Deandre Reaves 9-88-0, Ryan Yurachek 5-56-1, DeonTya McManus 3-18-0.
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First Downs 15 24 Rushing 33-127 41-173 Passing Yards 86 218 Att-Comp-Int 17-10-1 36-21-1 Total Offense 213 389 Average 4.3 5.1 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-25 4-45 Punts-Average 5-43.0 2-46.5 Punt Returns 0-0 1-26 Kickoff Returns 0-0 1-23 INT Ret.-Yards 1-0 1-8 Possession 25:18 34:42 3rd Down Conv. 3-10 11-17
arshall quarterback Chase Litton went 23 for 34 for 218 yards and one touchdown as the Thundering Herd defeated the UConn football team by a 16-10 score in the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl at Tropicana Field. The Huskies, who were back in bowl play for the first time since the 2010 season, finish the year at 6-7 while Marshall was 10-3. The Huskies played stingy defense as Marshall was limited to three field goals following a first quarter TD. Nick Smith had three FGs for Marshall, including a 32-yarder with 1:44 to play that was part of a 13-play, 80-yard march that lasted 6:35. UConn redshirt quarterback Bryant Shirreffs completed 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards and gained 75 yards on 19 carries for UConn. The Huskies stopped Marshall on fourth-and-two at the UConn 17 on the initial drive of the second half after the Thundering Herd opted to skip a field goal try. The Thundering Herd also failed to increase a 13-7 lead on their next possession when Smith missed a 43-yard field goal attempt with less than three minutes left in the third. The Huskies got within 13-10 on a 52-yard field goal by redshirt junior Bobby Puyol with two seconds left in the third. The 52-yarder was tied as the sixth-longest in school history and tied as the third-longest in UConn’s FBS history. It was also a career-long for Puyol and the longest in UConn bowl and St. Petersburg Bowl history. Puyol was named UConn’s Game MVP by the bowl. Marshall took a 7-0 lead seven minutes into the game when Litton threw a 16-yard TD pass to Ryan Yurachek. Deandre Reaves’ 26-yard punt return set up Marshall at the UConn 20. Reaves also had nine receptions for 88 yards. UConn tied it at 7-7- late in the first on an eight-yard run by sophomore tailback Ron Johnson that completed a 13-play, 75-yard drive. Marshall responded with a 13-play, 65-yard drive that concluded with Smith’s 21-yard field goal that gave the Thundering Herd a 10-7 advantage eight minutes before halftime. Smith made it 13-7 with a 29-yard field goal on the final play of the first half that finished off a 15-play, 85-yard drive. UConn sophomore cornerback Jamar Summers got his eighth interception of the season, including six in the last five games, early in the fourth quarter. Summers’ eight interceptions is tied for second in UConn single-season history and first in the Husky FBS era. Husky sophomore tailback Arkeel Newsome had five receptions for 33 yards for the Huskies. Senior safety Andrew Adams led the UConn defense with 14 tackles.
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n its football history, the University of Connecticut has produced a total of 11 first-team All-Americans named by a number of organizations and publications. The most recent came in 2010 as running back Jordan Todman was a First Team All-American by the Sporting News and second team by the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. In 2008, running back Donald Brown became UConn’s first All-American since joining the FBS. He too was a First Team All-American by the Sporting News and second team by the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Below is a complete listing of Connecticut’s first-team, second-team, third-team and honorable mention All-Americans. JOHN CONTOULIS – 1962
VINNY CLEMENTS – 1970
RICH FOYE – 1973
REGGIE ECCLESTON – 1980
JOHN DORSEY – 1983
GLENN ANTRUM – 1988
TROY ASHLEY – 1989
MARK DIDIO – 1991
TAVARR CLOSS – 1997
DONALD BROWN – 2008
JORDAN TODMAN – 2010
UCONN FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICANS Name
Pos. Team
Buddy Amendola RB Pat Anglim OG Glenn Antrum WR Troy Ashley LB Carl Bond WR Donald Brown RB Domingos Carlos K Jim Carriere P Mark Carter K Vin Clements RB TaVarr Closs OT John Contoulis OT Nate Cotton NG Scott Daniels DB Matt DeGennaro QB Mark Didio WR John Dorsey LB Reggie Eccleston WR Rich Foye C David Franks OG Jeff Gallaher RB Mike Gasparino OG Neil Gauvin P Dave Gracon DT Vernon Hargreaves LB Keith Hugger WR Mike Jansen LB Steve Michalewicz NG Ken Miller TE Ken Sweitzer QB Scott Sweitzer WR Jordan Todman TB Mike Walsh TE Darrell Wilson DB
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Year
1955 1986 1987 1988 1989 1997 2008 1981 1982 1988 1986 1970 1997 1996 1962 1987 1987 1988 1990 1991 1983 1980 1973 1988 1987 1983 1982 1983 1983 1982 1983 1981 1982 1987 1982 1980 1981 1980 1981 1987 2010 1983 1980
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IN THE FBS WEEKLY POLLS... ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oct. 28, 2007 Nov. 4, 2007 Nov. 11, 2007 Nov. 18, 2007 Sept. 28, 2008 Dec. 5, 2010
No. 16 No. 16 No. 25 No. 20 No. 24 No. 25
COACHES POLL
Oct. 28, 2007 Nov. 4, 2007 Nov. 18, 2007 Sept. 28, 2008
No. 20 No. 16 No. 21 No. 23
BCS RANKINGS
Oct. 21, 2007 Oct. 28, 2007 Nov. 4, 2007 Nov. 11, 2007 Nov. 18, 2007 Dec. 2, 2007 Oct. 26, 2008
No. 23 No. 13 No. 13 No. 24 No. 20 No. 25 No. 25
CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 2003 WR – Shaun Feldeisen (2nd team) 1978 OL – Bill Leahy (2nd team) 1977 C – Bill Leahy (2nd team) 1976 C – Bill Leahy (2nd team) RB – Darryl Schwartz (2nd team) 1973 OG – Bob Bundy (2nd team)
UConn Football Team Awards (S
ince
Most Valuable Player 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Team Seniors Dan Orlovsky Alfred Fincher, Dan Orlovsky Deon McPhee Deon Anderson Dan Davis Tyler Lorenzen Donald Brown Andre Dixon Jordan Todman Kendall Reyes Blidi Wreh-Wilson Shamar Stephen
Offensive Player of the Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Terry Caulley, Dan Orlovsky Shaun Feldeisen, O’Neil Wilson Cornell Brockington Terry Caulley Donald Brown Donald Brown, Andre Dixon Donald Brown Jordan Todman Zach Frazer Lyle McCombs Ryan Griffin Geremy Davis Deshon Foxx Arkeel Newsome, Noel Thomas
Defensive Player of the Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Roy Hopkins Uyi Osunde Tyler King James Hargrave Rhema Fuller Danny Lansanah Cody Brown Lawrence Wilson Lawrence Wilson Kendall Reyes Trevardo Williams Yawin Smallwood Andrew Adams Andrew Adams
Special Teams Player of the Year WALTER CAMP FOOTBALL FOUNDATION CONNECTICUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR Given annually to the top college football player in the nation who is a native of Connecticut. Dan Orlovsky ................................ 2004 Dan Orlovsky ................................ 2003 Carl Bond ...................................... 1998 Glenn Antrum ............................... 1988
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Marc Hickok Adam Coles Matt Nuzie Marvin Taylor Chris Pavasaris Tyvon Branch Robbie Frey Anthony Sherman Derek Chard, Dave Teggart Dave Teggart Nick Williams Cole Wagner Junior Lee Bobby Puyol
2002)
Look Team Player of the Year
The Kendall Madison Award
2014 Sean Marinan 2015 Billy Williams
Given to the most outstanding power player. The award is named for the former Husky who passed away in the mid1990s.
Joseph M. Giannelli Unsung Hero Award Named in honor of former UConn assistant football coach, head golf coach and athletic department administrator Joe Giannelli
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Mack 2014 2015
Shane Fogarty Ray Blagman, Brandon Young Donald Thomas William Beatty, Dahna Deleston Mike Hicks Mathieu Olivier Johnny McEntee John Delahunt Kevin Friend/Taylor Andreas Knappe Bryant Shirreffs
The John L. Toner Scholar Athlete Award Named in honor of the former NCAA President, UConn athletic director and head football coach John. L. Toner.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Joe Villapiano Shaun Feldeisen Keron Henry Aaron Smith Rhema Fuller, Chris Pavasaris Zak Penwell Keith Gray Brad Kanuch Jonh Yurek Harris Agbor Jory Johnson Chad Christen Obi Melifonwu Justin Wain
The Football Alumni Bleed Blue Award 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Jeff Larson Terrance Smith Keron Henry Shawn Mayne Ernest Cole D.J. Hernandez Steve Brouse, Tyler Lorenzen Marcus Easley Scott Lutrus Jory Johnson Adam Masters Martin Hyppolite Dominick Manco Graham Stewart
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Jamal Lundy Laurence Oliver Brian Sparks Grant Preston Terry Caulley Donnell Ford Darius Bulter Desi Cullen Zach Hurd Trevardo Williams Sio Moore Tim Willman Julian Campenni Folorunso Fatukasi
The Brian Kozlowski Award Starting in 2014, award is given to the outstanding big skill player. The award is named for the former Husky who enjoyed a long and productive NFL career
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Wes Timko Sean Mulcahy Ryan Krug Taurien Sowell Matt Applebaum, Matt Nuzie Larry Taylor Julius Williams Robert McClain Anthony Sherman Twyon Martin Dwayne Gratz Jesse Joseph Graham Stewart Luke Carrezola
The Jasper T. Howard Outstanding Skill Player Award Named in honor of former Husky Jasper Howard, who passed away in October of 2009. Starting in 2014, it was given to a skill player
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Andre Dixon Kelmetrus Wylie Kashif Moore Ryan Wirth Steve Greene Geremy Davis Jamar Summers
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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT YANKEE CONFERENCE, ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE AND BIG EAST CONFERENCE MAJOR AWARD WINNERS Jordan Todman 2010 Offensive Player of the Year Randy Edsall 2010 Coach of the Year Donald Brown 2008 Offensive Player of the Year Recolon Jumpp 1997 Rookie of the Year
Tory Taylor 1995 Rookie of the Year Troy Ashley 1989 Defensive Player of the Year Matt DeGennaro 1988 Offensive Player of the Year Matt DeGennaro 1987 Rookie of the Year
Tom Jackson 1986 Coach of the Year Mark Michaels 1985 Defensive Player of the Year John Dorsey 1983 Defensive Player of the Year John Dorsey 1982 Defensive Player of the Year Ken Sweitzer 1981 Offensive Player of the Year
ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (2012-present) Andrew Adams.............S............... 2015 Julian Campenni...........DL............ 2015 Jamar Summers.............CB............ 2015 Yawin Smallwood.........LB............ 2013 Shamar Stephen............DT........... 2013 Dwayne Gratz............... CB ......... 2012 Ryan Griffin................. TE ......... 2012 Adam Masters............... OG ........ 2012 Sio Moore..................... LB ......... 2012 Yawin Smallwood......... LB ......... 2012 Nick Williams............... KR ......... 2012 Trevardo Williams......... DL ........ 2012 Blidi Wreh-Wilson........ CB ......... 2012
2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Shaun Feldeisen ........... WR ...... Alfred Fincher .............. LB ......... Tyler King .................... DE ........ Ryan Krug ................... OT ........ Maurice Lloyd ............. LB ......... Brian Markowski ......... OG ........ Dan Orlovsky .............. QB ........ Uyi Osunde ................. DE ........ Justin Perkins ............... CB ......... O’Neil Wilson ............. WR ....... Terry Caulley ............... TB .........
2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2002
Running back Andre Dixon was a two-time All-BIG EAST pick in 2007 and 2009.
Tommy Collins ............ TE ......... Ryan Krug ................... OT ........ Jamar Wilkins .............. DE ........ John Fitzsimmons ........ WR ....... Razul Wallace .............. LB .........
2002 2002 2002 2000 2000
ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE (1997-1999) Chad Cook .................. DE ........ Mike Morelli ............... P ............ Jordan Younger ............ PR ......... Carl Bond .................... WR ....... Dennis Callaghan ........ OG ........ Jeff DeLucia ................. SS .......... Khalid Riley ................. NG ........ Jordan Younger ............ CB ......... Carl Bond .................... WR ....... TaVarr Closs ................ OT ........ Recolon Jumpp ............ TB ......... Brad Keatley ................ LB .........
Honorary Captain
Jordan Todman ............ TB ......... Zach Hurd ................... OG ........ Greg Lloyd ................... LB ......... Robert McClain ........... CB ......... Lindsey Witten ............ DE ........ Lawrence Wilson ......... LB ......... Will Beatty .................. OT ........ Cody Brown ................ DT ........ Donald Brown ............. RB ......... Darius Butler ............... CB ......... Scott Lutrus ................. LB ......... Robert Vaughn ............ CB ......... Tyvon Branch .............. KR .........
YANKEE CONFERENCE (1949-1996)
2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004
INDEPENDENT (2000-03)
BIG EAST CONFERENCE (2004-11) Dwyane Gratz ............. CB ......... Ryan Griffin ................ TE ......... Lyle McCombs ............ TB ......... Moe Petrus .................. C ........... Mike Ryan ................... OT ........ Dave Teggart ................ K ........... Cole Wagner ................ P ............ Trevardo Williams ....... DL ........ Zach Hurd ................... OG ........ Moe Petrus .................. C ........... Kendall Reyes .............. DT ........ Mike Ryan ................... OT ........ Dave Teggart ................ K ........... Jordan Todman ............ TB ......... Nick Williams ............. KR ......... Lawrence Wilson ......... LB ......... Andre Dixon ................ TB ......... Jasper Howard ............. CB .........
Andre Dixon ................ RB ......... Danny Lansanah .......... LB ......... Donald Thomas ........... OL ........ Donald Brown ............. RB ......... Rhema Fuller ............... DT ........ Rhema Fuller ............... DT ........ James Hargrave ............ LB ......... Deon McPhee .............. DT ........ Dan Murray ................. TE ......... Alfred Fincher .............. LB ......... Ryan Krug ................... OT ........ Maurice Lloyd ............. LB ......... Justin Perkins ............... CB ......... Cornell Brockington .... RB ......... Matt Nuzie .................. K ...........
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007
1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1997
TaVarr Closs ................ OT ........ Baran Johnson ............. C ........... Anthony McKinney ..... TE ......... Dak Newton ................ WR ....... TaVarr Closs ................ OT ........ David DeArmas ........... K ........... David DeArmas ........... P ............ Brian Gleason .............. DT ........ Anthony McKinney ..... TE ......... Monte Nowden ........... FS .......... Tory Taylor ................. TB ......... Pat Walsh ..................... OT ........ David DeArmas ........... K ........... David DeArmas ........... P ............ Sherrard Joseph ............ T ........... Paul Zenkert ................ LB ......... Tom Bachonski ............ TE ......... Bruce Bourgoin ........... LB ......... Paul Duckworth .......... LB ......... Wilbur Gilliard ............ RB ......... Sherrard Joseph ............ T ........... Scott Mitchell .............. DB ........ Monte Nowden ........... WR ....... Rob Belcoure ............... DE ........ Mark Chapman ........... DB ........ Alex Davis ................... WR ....... Brian Kozlowski ........... TE ........ Alex Davis ................... WR ....... Mark Didio ................. WR ....... Nick Mancuso ............. T ........... Alex Davis ................... WR ....... Matt DeGennaro ......... QB ........ Mark Didio ................. WR ....... Brian Kozlowski ........... TE ......... Nick Mancuso ............. T ........... Rusty Neal ................... DB ........ Mike Rembish ............. DT ........ Troy Ashley .................. LB ......... Matt DeGennaro ......... QB ........ Lyndon Johnson .......... G ........... Stuart Milberg ............. T ........... Rusty Neal ................... DB ........ Sean Fay ....................... P ............ Kevin Wesley ............... RB ......... Glenn Antrum ............. WR ....... Troy Ashley .................. LB ......... George Boothe ............ RB ......... Jim Carriere ................. P ............
1996 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1991 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1988
The late Jasper Howard was named honorary captain of the 2009 All-BIG EAST team.
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Matt DeGennaro ......... QB ........ David Franks ............... G ........... Pat Anglim ................... G ........... Jim Carriere ................. P ............ Mike Coleman ............. T ........... Nate Cotton ................ NG ........ Scott Daniels ............... DB ........ David Dunn ................ WR ....... Jeff Gallaher ................. RB ......... Mike Jansen ................. LB ......... Scott Sweitzer .............. TE ......... Pat Anglim ................... T ........... Mark Carter ................. P ........... Nate Cotton ................ NG ........ Scott Daniels ............... DB ........ Mike Jansen ................. LB ........ Pat Anglim ................... T ........... Jim Carriere ................. P ............ Nate Cotton ................ NG ........ Mark Michaels ............. DE ........ Mike Walsh ................. TE ......... Matt Latham ............... DB ........ Mario Marrero ............. NG ........ Mike McNamara ......... DL ........ Mark Michaels ............. DL ........ Domingo Carlos .......... K ........... John Dorsey ................ LB ......... Mike Gasparino ........... G ........... Neil Gauvin ................. P ........... Dave Gracon ............... DT ........ Vernon Hargreaves ...... LB ......... Mike Harkins .............. RB ......... Matt Latham ............... DB ........ Pat Moug ..................... DL ........ Billy Parks .................... RB ......... Mike Walsh ................. TE ......... Barry Wood ................. OT ........ Domingos Carlos ......... K ........... John Dorsey ................. LB ......... Neil Gauvin ................. P ............ Vernon Hargreaves ...... LB ......... Keith Hugger ............... WR ....... Steve Michalewicz ........ NG ........ Mike Muha .................. OT ........ Domingos Carlos ......... K ...........
1988 1988 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1981
Keith Hugger ............... WR ....... Fred Markland ............. S ............ Ken Miller .................. TE ......... Ken Sweitzer ................ P ............ Ken Sweitzer ................ QB ........ Reggie Eccleston .......... SE .......... Mark Flood ................. G ........... Joe Markus .................. WR ....... Ken Miller .................. TE ......... Dewey Raymond ......... NG ........ Bob Segar .................... K ........... Ken Sweitzer ................ QB ........ Jeff Thomas ................. LB ......... Rusty Umberger .......... P ............ Jody Webb ................... CB ......... Darrell Wilson ............. DB ........ Steve Beal ..................... DT ........ Reggie Eccelston .......... WR ....... Mark Flood ................. G ........... Tony Jordan ................. RB ......... Peter Lamagna ............. CB ......... Ken Miller ................... TE ......... Ken Sweitzer ................ WR ....... Ted Walton .................. DB ........ Steve Beal ..................... DT ........ Dennis O’Connell ....... LB ......... Ted Walton .................. DB ........ Herb DeGraffe ............ DB ........ Steve Rose .................... DB ........ Tony Catapano ............ G ........... Rob Farbotko .............. TE ......... Ted Walton .................. DB ........ Paul Mariano ............... DT ........ Rich Fenton ................. DB ........ Bob Bundy .................. G ........... Rich Foye ..................... C ........... Allan MacLellan .......... TE ......... Manny Sasser ............... DT ........ Bruce Thompson ......... DB ........ Eric Torkelson .............. RB ......... Rich Foye ..................... C ........... Brian Herosian ............ DB ........ Mark McEwen ............. T ........... Alan Shaw .................... LB ......... Bruce Thompson ......... DB ........ Dom Carlucci .............. DB ........ Brian Herosian ............ DB ........ Jim Pisciottano ............ DT ........ Alan Shaw .................... LB ......... Bill Tuzil ...................... T ........... Dom Carlucci .............. DB ........ Vinny Clements .......... RB ......... Brian Hermes .............. LB ......... Brian Herosian ............ WR ....... Vic Radzevich .............. C ........... Rick Robustelli ............ QB ........ Bill Spencer .................. G ........... Bill Tuzil ...................... T ........... Dom Carlucci .............. DB ........ Vinny Clements .......... RB ......... Phil Doran ................... NG ........ Bill Spencer .................. G ........... Vinny Clements .......... RB ......... Ben DeGenova ............ C ........... Jimmy DeWitt ............ RB ......... Phil Doran ................... NG ........
1981 1981 1981 1981 1981 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1976 1975 1974 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1973 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1970 1970 1970 1970 1970 1970 1970 1970 1969 1969 1969 1969 1968 1968 1968 1968
Running backs Mike Zito and Vinny Clements were both All-Yankee Conference selection for head coach John Toner. George Koller .............. DT ........ Pete Petrillo .................. QB ........ Stan Rajczewski ........... T ........... Bill Spencer .................. G ........... Ralph Tiner ................. DE ........ Nick Turco ................... DE ........ Mike Zito .................... RB ......... Steve Dixon ................. T ........... Roy Lawrence .............. G ........... Henry Palasek .............. DB ........ Steve Smith .................. NG ........ Roy Lawrence .............. G ........... Nick Turco ................... DE ........ Dick Kupec ................. C ........... John Contoulis ............ T ........... Tony Pignatello ............ E ............ Fred Stackpole ............. G ........... Bob Treat ..................... T ........... David Bishop ............... C ........... Jim Browning .............. RB ......... Tom Conroy ................ E ............ Roger Gagne ................ T ........... John Sadak ................... G ........... Fred Stackpole ............. G ........... David Bishop ............... C ........... Jim Browning .............. RB ......... Tom Conroy ................ E ............ Gerry D’Avolio ............ RB ......... Bill Minnerly ............... RB ......... Barry O’Connell .......... WR ....... Robert Slattery ............. G ........... John Zinser .................. G ........... Norm Chaban ............. RB ......... Tom Conroy ................ SE .......... Phil DeSantis ............... RB ......... Harry Drivas ................ QB ........ Joe Llodra .................... T ........... Barry O’Connell .......... E ............ Paul Scagnelli ............... C ........... Bill Wallner .................. G ........... Larry Day .................... RB ......... Ray Manninen ............. SE .......... Lou Mooradian ........... G ........... Don Overlock ............. T ........... Paul Scagnelli ............... C ........... Bill Wallner .................. G ...........
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1967 1967 1967 1967 1966 1966 1963 1962 1961 1961 1961 1960 1960 1960 1960 1960 1960 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1958 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957
Joe Dubiel .................... C ........... Ed Enos ....................... T ........... Norm Gerber ............... T ........... Gene Green ................. HB ........ Lenny King .................. RB ......... Ray Manninen ............. E ............ Lou Mooradian ........... G ........... Paul Whitley ................ RB ......... Buddy Amendola ......... C ........... Jim DiGiorno .............. QB ........ Ed Enos ....................... G ........... Norm Gerber ............... T ........... Lenny King .................. HB ........ Ray Manninen ............. E ............ Ron Rymash ................ DE ........ Buddy Amendola ......... RB ......... Phil Booker .................. G ........... John Cunningham ....... DT ........ Ray Luciani ................. SE .......... Ed Mahoney ................ T ........... Phil Tinsley .................. HB ........ Joey Bettencourt .......... RB ......... John Cunningham ....... DT ........ Rocco Murano ............. LB ......... Pete Pehota .................. SE .......... Al Rogers ..................... T ........... Bob Roy ...................... C ........... Phil Tinsley .................. DB ........ Joe Viscount ................ DE ........ Mario Frattaroli ........... T ........... Ray Good .................... FB ......... Irv Panciera .................. RB ......... Pete Pehota .................. SE .......... Ron Rymash ................ DE ........ Joe Viscount ................ DE ........
1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1954 1953 1953 1953 1953 1953 1953 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951
Ken Sweitzer earned All-Yankee Conference honors at three different positions from 1979-81.
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he tradition of UConn players in the National Football League continues to grow each year. In 2014 and ‘14, UConn had a school-high 17 players appear on NFL rosters while there have been double digits in every year since 2010. UConn’s NFL Draft history continues to be richer and richer as a school-high five Huskies were selected in the 2013 Draft. UConn had more picks in the first six rounds of the draft (five) than any other schools in the Big East in 2013. The Huskies have had 27 players selected in the NFL Draft since 2005 and has had at least one player picked in every draft since 2007. In 2009, UConn had four of the first 63 players taken in the NFL Draft.
UCONN IN THE NFL DRAFT Year
2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Round
1 6 7 7 3 3 3 4 6 2 5 6 6 7 4 7 1 2 2 2
Pick
Player
Team
Year
27 186 220 253 64 66 70 124 201 49 136 166 183 237 107 249 27 41 60 63
Byron Jones Geremy Davis Shamar Stephen Yawin Smallwood Dwayne Gratz Sio Moore Blidi Wreh-Wilson Trevardo Wiliams Ryan Griffin Kendall Reyes Anthony Sherman Lawrence Wilson Jordan Todman Greg Lloyd Marcus Easley Robert McClain Donald Brown Darius Butler William Beatty Cody Brown
Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Minnesota Vikings Atlanta Falcons Jacksonville Jaguars Oakland Raiders Tennessee Titans Houston Texans Houston Texans San Diego Chargers Arizona Cardinals Carolina Panthers San Diego Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Indianapolis New England N.Y. Giants Arizona
2008 2008 2007 2005 2005 1994 1992 1989 1984 1980 1974 1971 1963 1962 1962 1958 1947 1946 1946
Round
4 6 6 3 5 6 12 9 4 8 11 4 4 11 16 18 28 6 9
Pick
100 195 195 82 145 190 312 238 99 221 272 102 27 153 213 210 259 49 74
Player
Team
Tyvon Branch Donald Thomas Deon Anderson Alfred Fincher Dan Orlovsky Paul Duckworth Cornelius Benton David Franks John Dorsey Ted Walton Eric Torkelson Vin Clements John Contoulis Dave Bishop John Contoulis Lenny King Milt Dropo Walt Trojanowski Walt Dropo
Oakland Raiders Miami Dallas New Orleans Detroit Green Bay Pittsburgh Seattle Green Bay Pittsburgh Green Bay Minnesota New York (AFL) New York Minnesota Washington Washington Washington Chicago
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ormer UConn cornerback Robert McClain played in Super Bowl 50 for the Carolina Panthers in February 2016. He started all three of Carolina’s postseason games at cornerback and had 18 tackles in those games. McClain led the Panthers with five solo tackles on and had six total tackles in the NFC Championship game vs. Arizona. He had four tackles in the Super Bowl vs. Denver. The 2015 season was McClain’s sixth in the NFL. He played for Carolina in 2010 before returning to the team in December 2015. McClain played in 46 games for UConn from 2006-09 and had 129 career tackles and ten interceptions. He was a second team All-Big East pick as a senior. UCONN’S OTHER SUPER BOWL HISTORY INCLUDES: • Former Husky All-American running back Donald Brown became the third UConn alumnus to play in the Super Bowl XLIV in February of 2010 when the rookie helped the Indianapolis Colts win the AFC championship. • In addition, former Husky quarterback Tyler Lorenzen was on the practice squad for the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints that year.
Robert McClain played in Super Bowl 50 for the Carolina Panthers.
Donald Brown became the third UConn alumnus to play in the Super Bowl in 2010.
• Nick Giaquinto, who played at UConn from 1975-76, participated in two Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins. He played in Super Bowl XVII in 1982 which the Redskins won and Super Bowl XVIII. • In Super Bowl XLVI in February of 2012, Donald Thomas was on the New England Patriots active roster but did not dress for the game and Williams Beatty was on the New York Giants roster but was not active because of an injury.
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Deon Anderson FB
Pos.
Dallas (NFL) Miami (NFL)
Team (League)
Glenn Antrum
WR
New England (NFL)
William Beatty
Year(s)
2007-2010 2010 1989
OT
N.Y. Giants (NFL)
2009-15
Tyvon Branch DB
Oakland (NFL) Kansas City (NFL)
2008-14 2015
Donald Brown RB
Indianapolis (NFL) San Diego (NFL)
2009-13 2014-15
Darius Butler DB
New England (NFL) Carolina (NFL) Indianapolis (NFL)
2009-10 2011 2012-15
Vin Clements
RB
N.Y. Giants (NFL)
1971-73
John Contoulis
DT
N.Y. Giants (NFL)
1964
Bill Cooke DL-OL Geremy Davis
WR
Green Bay (NFL) San Francisco (NFL) Seattle (NFL) Detroit (NFL) N.Y. Giants (NFL)
Name
Pos.
Team (League)
Jim Merritts
DE-NT
Indianapolis (NFL)
Robert McClain DB
Year(s)
Carolina (NFL) Jacksonville (NFL) Atlanta (NFL) Carolina (NFL)
2010 2011 2012-14 2015 1987
Sio Moore LB
Oakland (NFL) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
Eric Naposki LB
New England (NFL) Indianapolis (NFL)
Red O’Neil
Hartford (NFL)
C
2013-14 2015 1988 1989 1926
Dan Orlovsky QB
Detroit (NFL) Houston (NFL) Indianapolis (NFL) Tampa Bay (NFL) Detroit (NFL)
Vic Radzevich
BB-G-FB
Hartford (NFL)
Kendall Reyes
DE
San Diego (NFL)
2012-15
2015
Pete Rostosky
OL
Pittsburgh (NFL)
1983-87
Shane Stafford
QB
Cleveland (NFL)
1998
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John Dorsey
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1983
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2015
Julius Williams
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Jacksonville (NFL)
2009
Lawrence Wilson
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2011
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2008 2013-15
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Booth Lusteg K
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Scott Lutrus
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2011
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UConn Players and their NFL Teams (Listed with their final year at UConn) ARIZONA (ST. LOUIS) CARDINALS
Ray Blagman ................................... Cody Brown ................................... Tyler King ....................................... Mark Michaels ................................ Anthony Sherman .......................... Jordan Younger ............................... Trevardo Williams............................
DALLAS COWBOYS 2006 2008 2004 1985 2010 1999 2012
ATLANTA FALCONS
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Ryan Wirth....................................... 2012
BUFFALO BILLS
Marcus Easley ................................. 2009 Greg Lloyd........................................ 2010 Booth Lusteg ................................... 1965 Uyi Osunde .................................... 2003 Darius Butler .................................. Keith Gray ...................................... Robert McClain .............................. Sean Mulcahy ................................. Lawrence Wilson ............................
DENVER BRONCOS
Rich Fenton...................................... 1975
Brian Kozlowski .............................. 1992 Robert McClain .............................. 2009 Yawin Smallwood............................. 2013 Nick Williams................................... 2012
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Deon Anderson .............................. 2007 Pat Anglim ...................................... 1987 Mark Flood ..................................... 1980 David Franks ................................... 1988 Byron Jones....................................... 2014 Eric Naposki ................................... 1985 Ken Sweitzer ................................... 1981
2008 2008 2009 2003 2010
CHICAGO BEARS
Dahna Deleston .............................. 2008 Walt Dropo ..................................... 1946 Dave Teggart ................................... 2011 Lawrence Wilson.............................. 2010
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Kashif Moore .................................. 2011 Sean Mulcahy ................................. 2003
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Vernon Hargreaves .......................... 1983 Uyi Osunde .................................... 2003 Shane Stafford ................................. 1998
DETROIT LIONS
Bill Cooke ....................................... Alfred Fincher ................................. James Hargrave ............................... Danny Lansanah ............................. Dan Orlovsky ................................. Donald Thomas ..............................
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Tommy Collins ............................... Bill Cooke ....................................... John Dorsey .................................... Paul Duckworth ............................. John Fitzsimmons ........................... Danny Lansanah ............................. Matt Latham ................................... Booth Lusteg ................................... B.J. McBryde .................................. Anthony McKinney ........................ Eric Torkelson .................................
HOUSTON TEXANS
Ryan Griffin..................................... Kashif Moore .................................. Dan Orlovsky ................................. Mike Smith...................................... Trevardo Williams............................
1971 2004 2005 2007 2004 2007 2003 1971 1983 1993 2000 2007 1984 1965 2014 1996 1973 2012 2011 2004 2012 2012
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Donald Brown ................................ 2008 Darius Butler..................................... 2008 Dan Davis ....................................... 2007 Keith Gray ...................................... 2008 Brian Herosian ................................ 1972 Greg Lloyd........................................ 2010 Scott Lutrus .................................... 2010 Jim Merritts .................................... 1980 Eric Naposki ................................... 1985 Dan Orlovksy ................................. 2004 Donald Thomas................................ 2007
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Dwayne Gratz .................................. 2012 Tyler King ....................................... 2004 Tyler Lorenzen ................................ 2008 Scott Lutrus .................................... 2010 Dan Murray .................................... 2006 Tory Taylor ...................................... 1998 Jordan Todman................................. 2010 Pat Walsh ........................................ 1995 Julius Williams ................................ 2008
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Tyvon Branch.................................... 2007 TaVarr Closs .................................... 1997 Rich Fenton...................................... 1975 Justin Perkins .................................. 2004 Anthony Sherman............................ 2010
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Dan Orlovsky is entering his 12th NFL season and is now a member of the Detroit Lions.
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Deon Anderson .............................. Nick Giaquinto ............................... Danny Lansanah ............................. Booth Lusteg ................................... Donald Thomas ..............................
2007 1976 2007 1965 2007
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Vin Clements .................................. 1970 John Contoulis ............................... 1962 Anthony McKinney ........................ 1996 Shamar Stephen................................ 2013 Jordan Todman ............................... 2010
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Glenn Antrum ................................ 1988 Steve Beal ........................................ 1979 Tyvon Branch.................................... 2007 Donald Brown ................................ 2008 Darius Butler .................................. 2008 Domingos Carlos ............................ 1983 Reggie Eccleston ............................. 1980 Mark Flood ..................................... 1980 Keron Henry ................................... 2004 Ryan Krug ....................................... 2004 Robert McClain................................ 2009 Eric Naposki ................................... 1985 Donald Thomas .............................. 2007 Jody Webb ...................................... 1980 Darrell Wilson ................................ 1980
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Alfred Fincher ................................. Keron Henry ................................... Tyler Lorenzen ................................ Aaron Sanders ................................. Lawrence Wilson ............................
2004 2004 2008 1989 2010
NEW YORK GIANTS
William Beatty ................................ 2008 Dave Bishop .................................... 1961 Vin Clements .................................. 1970 John Contoulis ............................... 1962 Geremy Davis................................... 2014 Ed Enos ........................................... 1956 Nick Giaquinto ............................... 1976 Marc Hickok .................................. 2002 Keith Hugger .................................. 1983 Brian Kozlowski .............................. 1992 Ken Maikkula ................................. 1942 Ken Miller ....................................... 1981 Bill Moll .......................................... 1948 Ted Walton ..................................... 1979
NEW YORK JETS
Cody Brown ................................... 2008 Nick Giaquinto ............................... 1976 Dave Greenhalgh ............................ 1978 Danny Lansanah............................... 2007 Eric Naposki ................................... 1985 Larry Taylor ..................................... 2007
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Tyvon Branch ................................. 2007 Zach Hurd....................................... 2010 Sio Moore......................................... 2012
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Pat Anglim ...................................... 1987 Greg Lloyd ...................................... 2010 B.J. McBryde.................................... 2014 Ralph Tiner ..................................... 1969
Nick Giaquinto (above), who played at UConn between 1975-76, participated in two Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins. He played in Super Bowl XVII in 1982 which the Redskins won and in Super Bowl XVIII in 1983 that Washington lost.
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Scott Lutrus .................................... 2010 Sean Mulcahy ................................. 2003
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Donald Brown ................................ 2008 Kashif Moore.................................... 2011 Kendall Reyes .................................. 2011 Rick Robustelli ................................ 1970 Jordan Todman ............................... 2010
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Bill Cooke ....................................... 1971 B.J. McBryde .................................. 2014
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Bill Cooke ....................................... 1971 Deshon Foxx..................................... 2014 David Franks ................................... 1988 Dave Greenhalgh ............................ 1978 Zach Hurd ...................................... 2010 Matt Latham ................................... 1984
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Danny Lansanah............................... 2007 Dan Orlovsky ................................. 2004 Moe Petrus ...................................... 2011 Shane Stafford ................................. 1998
TENNESSEE TITANS
Yawin Smallwood............................. 2013 Gary Wilburn................................... 2011 Blidi Wreh-Wilson............................ 2012
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Terry Caulley .................................. 2006 Milt Dropo ..................................... 1946 Alfred Fincher ................................. 2004 Nick Giaquinto ............................... 1976 Lenny King ..................................... 1957 Brian Kozlowski .............................. 1992 Kendall Reyes .................................. 2011 Walt Trojanowski ............................ 1949 Nick Williams .................................. 2012
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Steve Beal ........................................ 1979 Cornelius Benton ............................ 1991 Derek Chard ................................... 2010 Mark Didio ..................................... 1991 Bob Leahy ........................................ N/A Booth Lusteg ................................... 1965 Kashif Moore.................................... 2011 Pete Rostosky .................................. 1982 Jordan Todman................................. 2010 Ted Walton ..................................... 1979 Lindsey Witten ............................... 2009
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he University of Connecticut has a long tradition of sending players to the Canadian Football League – both Canadian natives as “non-import” players and natives of the United States. UConn center Alex Mateas, a native of Ottawa, was selected as the top overall pick in the 2015 CFL Draft by the Ottawa REDBLACKS. In his rookie year of 2015, he and his Ottawa teammates advanced to the Grey Cup championship game. Former Husky tight end Martin Bedard has won Grey Cup Championships with the Montreal Alouettes in 2009 and ’11 and also played in the 2012 Grey Cup final. He played his seventh year with the team in 2015. Two former Huskies – Jordan Younger and Danny Desriveaux – played for the 2012 Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts. Younger had a nine-year CFL career and is now an assistant coach for Toronto. Larry Taylor was a seven-year veteran of the league with Montreal and Calgary. He was with Montreal from 2008-10 and won a pair of Grey Cup titles. He was the 2009 CFL Special Teams Player of the Year. As a rookie in 2008, he returned two punts for a touchdown in the East Division final games vs. Edmonton.
Former UConn tight end Martin Bedard, who graduated in 2008, was one of four former Huskies that were on the 2009 Montreal Alouettes team that won the Grey Cup in November 2009.
UConn Players and their CFL Teams (Listed with their final year at UConn) BRITISH COLUMBIA LIONS
OTTOWA REDBLACKS
Ed Enos .......................... 1956 Jason Ward ...................... 2006 O’Neill Wilson ............... 2006 Julius Williams................. 2009
John Delahunt.................2012 Alex Mateas......................2015
CALGARY STAMPEDERS
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Shawn Mayne ................. 2005 Larry Taylor .................... 2007 EDMONTON ESKIMOS
Reuben Frank ................. 2014 Maurice Lloyd ................. 2004 Julius Williams ................ 2009 Jordan Younger ............... 1999 HAMITON TIGER-CATS
Terry Caulley .................. 2003 John Delahunt................. 2012 James Hargrave ............... 2005 O’Neil Wilson ................ 2003 MONTREAL ALOUETTES
Martin Bedard ................ 2008 Danny Desriveaux ........... 2004 Jesse Joseph ..................... 2014 Shawn Mayne ................. 2005 Larry Taylor .................... 2007 O’Neil Wilson ................ 2003
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Pete Petrillo......................1968 Maurice Lloyd ................. 2004 Shawn Mayne ................. 2005 TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Danny Desriveaux ........... 2009 Mark Flood ..................... 1980 Kashif Moore................... 2011 Larry Taylor .................... 2007 O’Neil Wilson ................ 2003 Jordan Younger ............... 1999 WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
Brian Herosian ................ 1972 Hakeem Kashama ........... 2002 Shawn Mayne ................. 2005 O’Neil Wilson ................ 2003
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Individual Career Records.............154-157 Year-By-Year Leaders............................ 158 Single Season Records..................159-162 Single Game Records ................... 163-165 100-Yard Performances.................166-167 The Last Time..................................168-169 All-Time Defense/ST Touchdowns .... 170 Single-Game Opponent Records........ 171 Single Season Team Records ..... 172-173 Single-Game Team Records .............. 174 FBS Era Records ........................... 175-178
FOOTBALL RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
TOTAL OFFENSE
YARDS PER GAME
YARDS
1. 105.8 2. 102.7 3. 101.9 4. 88.5 5. 85.9
1. 10421 2. 9269 3. 8829 4. 6126 5. 4849 6. 4089 7. 4075 8. 3848 9. 3800 10. 3790 11. 3771 12 3318 13. 3179 14. 2946 15. 2681
(Min. 1500 yards)
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Peter Lane, 1985-86 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007-08 Donald Brown, 2006-08 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95 Bernie Palmer, 1973-76 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Pete Petrillo, 1966-68 Lyle McCombs, 2011-13
*only counts games at running back
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
PLAYS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1710 1619 1214 1120 883 843 803 774 715 698
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Bernie Palmer, 1973-76 Peter Lane, 1985-86 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007-08 Donald Brown, 2006-08
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 1. 5295 2. 4813 3. 4386 4. 4286 5. 3642 6. 3535 7. 3500 8. 3386 9. 3381 10. 3335
Tory Taylor, 1995-98 Joe Markus, 1979-82 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Donald Brown, 2006-08 Lyle McCombs, 2011-13 Mark Didio, 1988-91 Vinny Clements, 1968-70 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 George Boothe, 1986-88 Ed Long, 1991-94
Vin Clements, 1968-70 Donald Brown, 2006-08 Kevin Wesley, 1989-90 Terry Caulley, 2002-06 Jordan Todman, 2008-10
34 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 33 Donald Brown, 2006-08 31 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 31 Terry Caulley, 2002-06 26 Taber Small, 1999-01 25 Cornell Brockington, 2003-05 25 Walt Trojanowski,1942, 45-46, 49 24 Ed Long, 1991-94 23 Vinny Clements, 1968-70 22 Arthur Williams, 1925-27
RUSHING – QUARTERBACKS Donald Brown (2006-08) is both the UConn career and single-season leader in rushing carries and yards.
RUSHING YARDS
RUSHING
RUSHING CARRIES
CARRIES 1. 698 2. 677 3. 616 4. 570 5. 524 6. 515 7. 489 8. 484 9. 464 10. 454
Donald Brown, 2006-08 Lyle McCombs, 2011-13 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Terry Caulley, 2002-06 Ed Long, 1991-94 Tony Jordan, 1978-80 Vinny Clements, 1968-70 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 Taber Small, 1998-01 Cornell Brockington, 2003-05
1. 1508 2. 1177 1. 428 2. 389
Pete Petrillo, 1966-68 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Pete Petrillo, 1966-68
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 17 2. 15
Pete Petrillo, 1966-68 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81
Matt DeGennaro, who played for UConn from 1987-1990, is second in total offense yards with 9,269.
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1. 1567 2. 1319 3. 1026 4. 714 5. 712 6. 692 7. 620 8. 562 9. 561 10. 538
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Peter Lane, 1985-86 Zach Frazer, 2008-10 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95 Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Peter Lane, 1985-86 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95 Zach Frazer, 2008-10
NET YARDS
(Min. 1500 yards/300 att.)
Terry Caulley, 2002-06 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 Donald Brown, 2006-08 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Kevin Wesley, 1989-90
ATTEMPTS
1. 916 2. 803 3. 563 4. 403 5. 345 6. 339 7. 332 8. 332 9. 299 10. 298
Donald Brown, 2006-08 Terry Caulley, 2002-06 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Lyle McCombs, 2011-13 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 Ed Long, 1991-94 Vinny Clements, 1968-70 Cornell Brockington, 2003-05 Jeff Gallaher, 1985-88 Andre Dixon, 2006-09
YARDS PER RUSH 1. 5.6 2. 5.4 5.4 4. 5.2 5.2
PASSING
COMPLETIONS
NET YARDS 1. 3800 2. 3187 3. 3179 4. 2681 5. 2624 6. 2515 7. 2327 8. 2198 9. 1989 10. 1958
Dan Orlovsky, a Husky from 2001-04, holds every major passing record.
Terry Caulley is UConn’s second all-time rusher with 3,187 yards from 2002-06.
1. 10706 2. 9288 3. 8975 4. 5082 5. 4949 6. 4179 7. 4160 8. 4035 9. 3802 10. 3422
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Peter Lane, 1985-86 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95 Zach Frazer, 2008-10
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TOUCHDOWN PASSES
YARDS PER GAME
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
(Min. 2500 yards)
84 73 73 37 31 25 24 24 20 19 19
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Irv Panciera, 1950-52 Brian Hoffmann, 1997-99 Peter Lane, 1985-86
INTERCEPTIONS (THROWN) 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. . 8. 9. 10.
51 49 49 38 37 30 30 29 28 27
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Rick Robustelli, 1968-70 Bernie Palmer, 1974-76 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-82 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Peter Lane, 1985-86 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Irv Panciera, 1950-52 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95
PASSING EFFICIENCY (Min. 450 att.)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
143.4 130.9 127.0 126.1 119.9 119.4
Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
232.7 226.5 224.4 222.5 209.0
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A RECEPTION
Dan Orlovsky, 2001-04 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-90 Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Peter Lane, 1985-86
1. 3. 4. 6.
YARDS PER ATTEMPT (Min. 450 att.)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
8.75 7.19 7.15 7.12 7.07
RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
RECEIVING RECEPTIONS Mark Didio, 1988-91 Alex Davis, 1989-92 Glenn Antrum, 1985-88 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00 Geremy Davis, 2011-14 David Dunn, 1985-87 Brian Kozlowski, 1989-92 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Kashif Moore, 2008-11 Jason Williams, 2002-05
NET YARDS 1. 3535 2. 2841 3. 2770 4. 2567 5. 2552 6. 2292 7. 2285 8. 1961 9. 1699 10. 1788 11 1615 12. 1522 13. 1488 14. 1485 15. 1469
Mark Didio, 1988-91 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Alex Davis, 1989-92 Glenn Antrum, 1985-88 Geremy Davis, 2011-14. David Dunn, 1985-87 Keith Hugger, 1979-82 Kashif Moore, 2008-11 Brian Kozlowski, 1989-92 Keron Henry, 2001-04 Tory Taylor, 1995-98 Reggie Eccleston,1976, 79-80 Brian McGillicuddy,1982-84 Jason Williams, 2002-05
Geremy Davis, 2011-14 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00 Alex Davis, 1989-92 Carl Bond, 1996-98 Mark Didio, 1989-91 David Dunn, 1985-87
RECEIVING – TIGHT ENDS
Shane Stafford, 1995-98 Cornelius Benton, 1987-91 Ken Sweitzer, 1978-81 Chandler Whitmer, 2012-14 Zeke Rodgers, 1992-95
1. 239 2. 200 3. 186 4. 173 5. 165 6. 161 7. 159 8. 145 9. 126 10. 118
36 36 35 33 33 31
159 116 101 94 93
Brian Kozlowski, 1989-92 Ryan Griffin, 2009-12 Scott Sweitzer, 1984-87 Mike Walsh, 1983-85 Ken Miller, 1978-81
NET YARDS Ryan Griffin (2009-12) was the second-leading tight end receiver in UConn history with 116 receptions for 1,500 yards.
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
24 23 22 21 16 15 14 13 13 13 13
Alex Davis, 1989-92 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Mark Didio, 1988-91 David Dunn, 1985-87 Ken Miller, 1978-81 Glenn Antrum, 1985-88 Kashif Moore, 2008-11 Tory Taylor, 1995-98 Dak Newton, 1995-96 Reggie Eccleston, 1976, 79-80
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1788 1500 1313 1243 1128 1019
Brian Kozlowski, 1989-92 Ryan Griffin, 2009-12 Ken Miller, 1978-81 Scott Sweitzer, 1984-87 Allan MacLellan, 1973-75 Mike Walsh, 1983-85
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 5.
15 10 10 10 6 6 6
Ken Miller, 1978-81 Dan Murray, 2003-06 Allan MacLellan, 1973-75 Tommy Collins, 1999-02 Mike Walsh, 1983-85 Brian Kozlowski, 1989-92 Tim Lassen, 2001-04
YARDS PER CATCH (Min. 1300 yards)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
21.6 19.1 19.0 17.7 16.4
Dak Newton, 1995-96 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Keith Hugger, 1979-82 Reggie Eccleston,1976, 79-80 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00
YARDS PER GAME (Min. 1300 yards)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Kashif Moore (2008-11) is ranked in the top ten of both career receptions and receiving yards.
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80.3 73.7 69.9 63.1 61.6
Mark Didio, 1988-91 David Dunn, 1985-87 Dak Newton, 1995-96 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Mark Didio, who played for UConn from 1988-91, holds the records for receptions with 239, net receiving yards with 3,535, and receiving yards per game with 80.3.
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PUNTING NUMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
308 271 234 217 209 196 196 173 166 142
Cole Wagner, 2010-13 Adam Coles, 2000-03 Rusty Umberger, 1977-80 Jim Carriere, 1985-88 Mike Morelli, 1996-99 Desi Cullen, 2006-09 Bernie Palmer, 1973-76 Leo Pinsky, 1944, 46-49 Neil Gauvin, 1981-83 Ralph Tiner, 1967-69
NET YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
12539 10904 8405 8340 8224 8059 6851 6194 6098 5330
Cole Wagner, 2010-13 Adam Coles, 2000-03 Rusty Umberger, 1977-80 Mike Morelli, 1996-99 Jim Carriere, 1985-88 Desi Cullen, 2006-09 Bernie Palmer, 1974-76 Neil Gauvin, 1981-83 Leo Pinsky, 1944, 46-49 Ralph Tiner, 1967-68
Walt Trojanowski (1942, 45-46, 49) is tied for eighth on the career records list in overall touchdowns, tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns and is tied for 13tth in total points. The UConn legend passed away in January of 2006.
AVERAGE: (80+ PUNTS) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
41.1 40.7 40.2 39.9 39.3 38.8 38.1 37.9 37.7 37.5
Desi Cullen, 2006-09 Cole Wagner, 2010-13 Adam Coles, 2000-03 Mike Morelli, 1996-99 Chris Pavasaris, 2004-06 David DeArmas, 1993-95 Shane Hussar, 2004-05 Jim Carriere, 1985-88 Jack Redmond, 1964-65 Ralph Tiner, 1967-68
PUNT RETURNS NUMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
99 98 92 85 63 63 52 50 45 44
Joe Markus, 1979-82 Larry Taylor, 2004-07 David Dunn, 1985-87 Mark Chapman, 1989-92 Brian Herosian, 1970-72 Cliff Hill, 1999-2002 Nick Williams, 2009-12 Jasper Howard, 2007-09 Dak Newton, 1995-96 Greg Yodis, 1996-98
NET YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1246 1013 648 628 526 504 470 427 396 375
Larry Taylor, 2004-07 Joe Markus, 1979-82 Mark Chapman, 1989-92 David Dunn, 1985-87 Brian Herosian, 1970-72 Jasper Howard, 2007-09 Nick Williams, 2009-12 Greg Yodis, 1996-98 Matt Latham, 1982-84 Dak Newton, 1995-96
TOUCHDOWNS
Desi Cullen is the career punting average leader with a 41.1 yard mark between 2006-09.
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Larry Taylor, 2004-07 Nick Williams, 2009-12 Jordan Younger, 1996-99 Matt Latham, 1982-84 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Joe Markus, 1979-82 Pete Rostosky, 1980-82 20 Players Tied
YARDS PER RETURN
TOUCHDOWNS
(Min. 40 returns)
1. 2.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
12.7 10.2 10.1 9.7 9.2
Larry Taylor, 2004-07 Joe Markus, 1979-82 Jasper Howard, 2007-09 Greg Yodis, 1996-98 Matt Latham, 1982-84
KICKOFF RETURNS NUMBER 1. 89 2. 79 3. 57 4. 55 5. 52 6. 48 7. 47 8. 44 9. 41 10. 39
Tory Taylor, 1995-98 Nick Williams, 2009-12 Joe Markus, 1979-82 George Boothe, 1986-88 Jordan Younger, 1996-99 Mark Chapman, 1989-92 Nick Giaquinto, 1975-76 Jason Dellaselva, 2000-02 Gary DuBose, 1982-84 Larry Taylor, 2004-07
NET YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2045 1868 1438 1186 1104 1031 1005 1004 980 944
Nick Williams, 2009-12 Tory Taylor, 1995-98 George Boothe, 1986-88 Joe Markus, 1979-82 Jordan Younger, 1996-99 Larry Taylor, 2004-07 Mark Chapman, 1989-92 Nick Giaquinto, 1975-76 Tyvon Branch, 2004-07 Jason Dellaselva, 2000-02
2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tyvon Branch, 2004-07 Nick Williams, 2009-2012 Robbie Frey 2008-10 Darius Butler, 2005-09 Larry Taylor, 2004-07 Jordan Younger, 1996-99 Tory Taylor, 1995-98 George Boothe, 1986-88 Gary DuBose, 1982-84 Ted Walton, 1976-79 Herb DeGraffe, 1975-77 Rich Hedgepeth, 1974-76 Nick Giaquinto, 1975-76 Richard Mason, 1973-76 Mike Zito, 1968-69
YARDS PER RETURN (Min. 40 returns)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
26.1 25.9 25.6 21.6 21.5 21.4
George Boothe, 1986-88 Nick Williams, 2009-12 Darius Butler, 2005-08 Gary DuBose, 1982-84 Jason Dellaselva, 2000-02 Nick Giaquinto, 1975-76
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FIELD GOALS/ATTEMPTS
INTERCEPTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
1. 18 2. 17 17 4. 14 14 6. 13 7. 12 8. 11 9. 10 10 10 10 10 10
67/74 45/78 36/52 33/44 31/52 30/42 27/38
Dave Teggart, 2008-11 Matt Nuzie, 2003-06 Domingos Carlos, 1981-83 Tony Ciaravino, 2006-08 Nick Sosik, 1990-92 David DeArmas, 1993-95 Marc Hickok, 1999-2002
TOTAL POINTS
Nick Williams (2009-12) is first in UConn history in kickoff return yardage with 2,045 yards and seventh in punt returns with 470.
SCORING OVERALL TOUCHDOWNS 1. 35 3. 34 4. 32 4. 28 5. 27 27 7. 26 8. 25 25 25 12. 24 13. 23 14. 22
Donald Brown, 2006-08 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 Terry Caulley, 2002-06 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Taber Small, 1998-01 Cornell Brockington, 2003-05 Vinny Clements, 1968-70 Tory Taylor, 1995-98 Carl Bond, 1995-98 Walt Trojanowski, 1942, 45-46, 49 Arthur Williams, 1925-27 Alex Davis, 1989-92 John Fitzsimmons, 1996-00 Jeff Gallaher, 1985-88
1. 350 2. 259 3. 210 210 5. 206 6. 192 192 8. 170 9. 168 10. 167 11. 163 13. 162 14. 156
Dave Teggart, 2008-11 Matt Nuzie, 2003-06 Donald Brown, 2006-08 Wilbur Gilliard, 1992-95 Terry Caulley, 2002-06 Jordan Todman, 2008-10 Nick Sosik, 1990-92 Domingos Carlos, 1981-83 Taber Small, 1998-01 Vinny Clements, 1968-70 Tony Ciaravino, 2006-08 Marc Hickok, 1999-02 Cornell Brockington, 2003-05 Tory Taylor, 1995-98
DEFENSE TACKLES (since 1978) 1. 495 2. 449 3. 428 4. 412 5. 394 6. 393 7. 357 8. 344 9. 341 341
John Dorsey, 1980-83 Lawrence Wilson, 2007-10 Troy Ashley, 1986-89 Maurice Lloyd, 2001-04 Mike Jansen, 1985-87 Vernon Hargreaves, 1981-83 Alfred Fincher, 2001-04 Paul Duckworth, 1990-93 Scott Lutrus, 2007-10 Dennis O’Connell, 1976-78
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
128/129 Dave Teggart, 2008-11 124/135 Matt Nuzie, 2003-06 99/111 Nick Sosik, 1990-93 88/96 Rob Moons, 1987-90 82/86 Marc Hickok, 1999-02 64/69 Tony Ciaravino, 2006-08 62/65 Domingos Carlos, 1981-83 57/62 Mark Carter, 1985-87 55/60 Jim McManus, 1998 55/63 David DeArmas, 1993-95 55/59 Bob Segar, 1978-80 55/63 Greg Sinay, 1973-76
John Dorsey (1980-83) leads the Huskies in career tackles with 495.
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YARDS (RETURNED)
Husky Blidi Wreh-Wilson had two interception returns for a touchdown in 2010 to tie for second in school history.
SACKS (since 1979) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
30.5 27 24 22.5 22 21.5 19 19 17 16
Trevardo Williams, 2009-12 Mark Michaels, 1982-85 Cody Brown, 2005-08 Uyi Osunde, 1999-2003 Lindsey Witten 2006-09 Rob Belcuore, 1989-92 Steve Beal, 1976-79 Tyler King, 2001-04 Paul Duckworth, 1990-93 Mike Rembish, 1987-90
TACKLES FOR LOSS (since 1979)
1. 49 (-219 yds) Uyi Osunde, 1999-03 2. 47.5 (-142) Maurice Lloyd, 2001-04 3. 45.5 (-196) Cody Brown, 2005-08 4. 44.0 (-169) Sio Moore, 2009-12 5. 43 (-192) James Hargrave, 2002-05 6. 40.5 (-216) Trevardo Williams, 2009-12 7. 40 (-177) Tyler King, 2001-04 8. 35.5/(-133) Lawrence Wilson, 2007-10 9. 35.5 (-111) Alfred Fincher, 2001-04 10. 35 (-114) Danny Lansanah, 2004-07
PAT/KICK
Matt Latham, 1982-84 Darrell Wilson, 1976, 78-80 Lenny King, 1955-57 Mark Chapman, 1989-92 Ted Walton, 1976-79 Robert Vaughn, 2006-09 Justin Perkins, 2001-04 Bob Warren, 1969-71 Robert McClain, 2006-09 Darius Butler, 2005-08 Danny Lansanah, 2004-07 Dwayne Miller, 1984, 86-88 Roy Hopkins, 1998-02 Scott Daniels, 1984-87
1. 243 2. 218 3. 213 4. 210 5. 199 6. 180 7. 177 8. 171 9. 162 10. 153
Darrell Wilson, 1976, 78-80 Dave Korponai, 1961-63 Darius Butler, 2005-08 Ted Walton, 1977-79 Rich Fenton, 1973-75 Rusty Neal, 1987-90 Chris Meyer, 2000-02 Blidi Wreh-Wilson, 2009-12 Danny Lansanah, 2004-07 Laban Marsh, 1997-99
INTERCEPTION RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 1. 3 2. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Lawrence Wilson, 2007-10 Yawin Smallwood, 2011-13 Dwayne Gratz, 2009-12 Blidi Wreh-Wilson, 2009-12 Darius Butler, 2005-08 Scott Lutrus, 2007-10 Robert McClain, 2006-09 Danny Lansanah, 2004-07 Justin Perkins, 2001-04
FUMBLE RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 1. 3 2. 1
Jeff DeLucia, 1996-99 14 Players Tied
• Bold face indicates returning players
Trevardo Williams (2009-12) was the all-time career sack leader at UConn with 30.5 and was sixth in career tackles for a loss with 40.5.
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
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RUSHING YEAR NAME 1952 Joe Bettencourt 1953 Buddy Amendola 1954 Mike Sikora 1955 Lenny King 1956 Lenny King 1957 Larry Day 1958 Bill Minnerly 1959 Bill Minnerly 1960 Bill Minnerly 1961 Dave Korponai 1962 Dave Roberts 1963 Brian Smith 1964 Scip Tucker 1965 Bob Quist Don Brown 1966 Bill DiYeso 1967 Pete Petrillo 1968 Vinny Clements 1969 Vinny Clements 1970 Ray Jackson 1971 Lou Allen 1972 Pat D’Onofrio 1973 Eric Torkelson 1974 Russ Clarke 1975 Nick Giaquinto 1976 Nick Giaquinto 1977 Robin Anderson 1978 Tony Jordan 1979 Tony Jordan 1980 Tony Jordan 1981 Joe Markus 1982 Joe Markus 1983 Billy Parks 1984 Billy Parks 1985 Jeff Gallaher 1986 Jeff Gallaher 1987 Jeff Gallaher 1988 George Boothe 1989 Kevin Wesley 1990 Kevin Wesley 1991 Ed Long 1992 Ed Long 1993 Wilbur Gilliard 1994 Ed Long 1995 Tory Taylor 1996 Hezekiah Faison 1997 Recolon Jumpp 1998 Barry Chandler 1999 Taber Small 2000 Taber Small 2001 Taber Small 2002 Terry Caulley 2003 Cornell Brockington 2004 Cornell Brockington 2005 Terry Caulley 2006 Donald Brown 2007 Andre Dixon 2008 Donald Brown 2009 Jordan Todman 2010 Jordan Todman 2011 Lyle McCombs 2012 Lyle McCombs 2013 Lyle McCombs 2014 Ron Johnson 2015 Arkeel Newsome
NO 86 76 94 132 176 116 93 103 97 52 61 69 74 81 61 37 160 186 242 129 137 111 276 143 80 185 126 179 209 127 120 174 249 175 71 148 146 213 199 131 155 163 215 103 208 127 155 169 199 161 100 220 131 238 141 161 167 367 235 334 275 243 159 114 183
YDS AVG TD 377 4.4 8 410 5.4 2 315 3.4 5 494 3.8 2 777 4.4 13 626 5.4 3 407 4.4 5 470 4.6 4 409 4.2 3 296 5.7 2 236 3.8 2 247 3.6 2 251 3.4 3 284 4.6 3 284 4.6 1 252 6.8 2 676 4.2 8 962 5.2 7 1060 4.4 9 608 4.7 5 458 3.3 9 428 3.9 2 1233 4.5 8 512 3.6 4 420 5.3 2 911 4.9 5 487 3.9 0 741 4.1 3 734 3.5 0 508 4.0 2 601 5.0 6 532 3.1 4 1095 4.4 9 682 3.9 3 364 5.1 3 592 4.0 5 715 4.9 8 1002 4.7 11 1162 5.8 10 570 4.4 4 681 4.4 4 900 5.5 8 1099 5.1 17 461 4.5 4 1262 6.1 6 569 4.5 4 815 5.3 9 809 4.8 10 757 3.8 14 560 3.5 8 326 3.3 4 1247 5.7 15 643 4.9 10 1218 5.1 11 659 4.7 6 896 5.6 7 828 5.0 3 2083 5.7 18 1188 5.1 14 1695 5.1 14 1151 4.2 7 860 3.5 6 670 4.2 5 429 3.8 3 792 4.3 6
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PASSING YEAR 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
NAME ATT COMP INT Irv Panciera 158 81 8 Jim DiGiorno 61 18 11 Jim DiGiorno 72 23 8 Jim DiGiorno 68 34 6 John Livieri 34 13 2 Gerry D’Avolio 44 9 5 Harry Drivas 109 47 10 Harry Drivas 83 39 9 Tom Kopp 48 12 3 Joe Klimas 47 14 5 Lou Aceto 109 45 10 Lou Aceto 73 45 3 Lou Aceto 110 54 9 Dave Whaley 185 77 13 Paul Gruner 81 27 4 Pete Petrillo 130 52 11 Rick Robustelli 111 53 9 Rick Robustelli 283 132 20 Rick Robustelli 318 147 20 Ray Tellier 130 55 7 Ray Tellier 144 64 11 Lou Mancari 134 56 8 Bernie Palmer 99 45 6 Bernie Palmer 147 63 11 Bernie Palmer 223 109 16 Maron Clark 137 63 9 Ken Sweitzer 109 48 6 Alan Arison 153 61 9 Ken Sweitzer 252 127 11 Ken Sweitzer 282 145 18 Rob Trivella 172 77 19 Larry Corn 227 107 8 Chris Riley 203 99 12 Peter Lane 292 152 18 Peter Lane 328 187 12 Matt DeGennaro 319 193 13 Matt DeGennaro 387 238 13 Matt DeGennaro 356 212 15 Matt DeGennaro 257 160 21 Cornelius Benton 376 217 14 Tom DeSarno 170 79 5 Zeke Rodgers 245 139 12 Zeke Rodgers 135 72 8 Shane Stafford 182 99 8 Shane Stafford 270 144 6 Shane Stafford 296 164 10
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YDS TD 1048 11 269 1 266 2 380 4 185 2 150 2 602 6 510 3 205 0 284 3 434 4 451 4 666 5 847 3 412 1 595 3 565 1 1565 14 2030 16 708 3 829 1 610 8 429 3 652 2 1427 4 661 2 541 5 624 7 2014 16 2190 15 989 4 1198 7 1360 9 1973 7 2206 12 2206 18 2633 17 2472 17 1977 8 2701 18 817 3 1705 7 968 8 1492 11 2330 17 2814 23
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Shane Stafford Brian Hoffmann Ryan Tracey Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky Matt Bonislawski Matt Bonislawski Tyler Lorenzen Tyler Lorenzen Zach Frazer Zach Frazer Johnny McEntee Chandler Whitmer Casey Cochran Chandler Whitmer Bryant Shirreffs
278 264 292 269 366 475 457 162 163 347 162 218 261 335 361 175 224 279
156 149 159 128 221 279 288 82 75 197 79 116 136 172 208 111 124 168
5 13 5 11 11 14 15 7 3 6 8 9 6 8 9 4 8 8
2339 1681 1984 1379 2488 3485 3354 836 843 2367 869 1461 1425 2110 2664 1293 1522 2078
* by attempts
RECEIVING YEAR NAME 1952 Joe Bettencourt 1953 Phil Tinsley 1954 Ron Rymash 1955 Lenny King 1956 Ron Vernet 1957 Larry Day 1958 Bob Horan 1959 Gerry D’Avolio 1960 Tony Magaletta 1961 Ken Luciani 1962 Dave Korponai 1963 Dave Korponai 1964 Gary Blackney 1965 John Billingslea Gary Blackney 1966 Steve Price 1967 John Crisp 1968 Paul Tortolani 1969 John Crisp 1970 Keith Kraham 1971 Greg Andrews 1972 Greg Andrews 1973 Allan MacLellan 1974 Allan MacLellan 1975 Allan MacLellan 1976 Bob Farbotko 1977 Bob Farbotko 1978 Ken Sweitzer 1979 Reggie Eccleston 1980 Reggie Eccleston 1981 Keith Hugger 1982 Keith Hugger 1983 Brian McGillicuddy 1984 Brian McGillicuddy 1985 Mike Walsh 1986 David Dunn 1987 David Dunn 1988 Glenn Antrum 1989 Mark Didio 1990 Mark Didio 1991 Mark Didio 1992 Alex Davis 1993 Monte Nowden 1994 Brian Reid 1995 Dak Newton 1996 Dak Newton 1997 Carl Bond 1998 Carl Bond 1999 John Fitzsimmons 2000 Steve O’Connor 2001 Cliff Hill 2002 Tommy Collins 2003 Shaun Feldeisen 2004 Keron Henry 2005 Jason Williams 2006 Larry Taylor 2007 Terence Jeffers 2008 Kashif Moore 2009 Marcus Easley 2010 Mike Smith 2011 Isiah Moore 2012 Geremy Davis 2013 Geremy Davis 2014 Geremy Davis 2015 Noel Thomas
NO YARDS TD 26 412 4 8 184 na 22 281 2 16 223 2 8 171 0 7 82 2 12 164 2 14 258 1 5 119 0 5 118 1 17 201 4 20 167 0 12 163 0 16 150 0 16 119 1 9 70 0 32 377 1 29 367 0 46 484 6 36 610 8 19 342 2 31 461 1 31 520 8 32 392 2 21 216 0 23 375 0 22 277 2 18 215 2 26 285 3 50 1081 9 57 1145 7 25 511 1 39 566 0 44 712 5 47 491 2 57 854 5 66 790 8 77 1130 7 62 867 3 78 1153 10 88 1354 8 57 760 8 52 756 4 36 516 4 24 474 5 44 993 8 51 1178 6 61 1004 11 59 785 5 50 678 2 40 397 1 39 497 6 65 860 7 67 891 5 32 315 5 29 261 1 44 582 5 27 273 1 48 893 8 46 615 2 43 566 0 44 613 1 71 1085 3 44 521 3 54 719 9
* by receptions
TOTAL OFFENSE YEAR 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
NAME Irv Panciera Buddy Amendola Mike Sikora Lenny King Lenny King Larry Day Harry Drivas Harry Drivas Bill Minnerly Dave Korponai Lou Aceto Lou Aceto Lou Aceto Dave Whaley Paul Gruner Pete Petrillo Pete Petrillo Rick Robustelli Rick Robustelli Ray Tellier Ray Tellier Eric Torkelson Bernie Palmer
PLAYS YARDS 190 1008 76 410 94 315 136 519 196 938 116 626 141 644 111 475 97 409 52 296 168 376 108 391 184 702 281 856 179 549 290 1271 235 1132 311 1352 338 1901 227 770 235 962 276 1233 148 610
TD 12 2 5 2 14 3 8 4 3 2 4 4 5 3 1 11 14 14 16 3 7 8 3
22 11 15 9 19 33 23 6 5 13 3 10 5 12 9 11 11 9
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Bernie Palmer Bernie Palmer Maron Clark Ken Sweitzer Tony Jordan Ken Sweitzer Ken Sweitzer Rob Trivella Larry Corn Chris Riley Peter Lane Peter Lane Matt DeGennaro Matt DeGennaro Matt DeGennaro Matt DeGennaro Cornelius Benton Zeke Rodgers Zeke Rodgers Brandon Bailey Shane Stafford Shane Stafford Shane Stafford Shane Stafford Brian Hoffmann Ryan Tracey Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky Matt Bonislawski D.J. Hernandez Tyler Lorenzen Donald Brown Jordan Todman Jordan Todman Johnny McEntee Chandler Whitmer Casey Cochran Chandler Whitmer Bryant Shirreffs
240 361 241 216 209 389 433 255 341 265 393 410 417 468 426 308 442 186 299 181 250 318 337 317 357 334 300 416 505 489 224 229 480 367 256 334 390 424 185 299 433
697 1617 1000 894 734 2433 2571 1053 1334 1188 1954 2121 2228 2681 2418 1938 2758 1087 1686 988 1497 2311 2729 2283 1918 1992 1262 2402 3444 3313 1075 1071 2695 2083 1373 1695 2110 2664 1280 1591 2581
6 12 5 10 0 20 20 6 8 10 14 13 21 21 20 21 19 10 7 7 11 17 23 22 11 16 11 23 33 23 9 11 14 18 14 14 0 9 12 13 12
*by yards
SCORING YEAR NAME TD PAT 1952 Joe Bettencourt 12 12-23 1953 Phil Tinsley 6 6-10 1954 Mike Sikora 5 – 1955 Lenny King 4 – 1956 Lenny King 13 – 1957 Larry Day 5 2 1958 Bob Horan 8 – 1959 Gerry D’Avolio 5 – 1960 Gerry White 6 – 1961 Sean Sgrulletta 4 – 1962 Dave Korponai 7 – 1963 Dave Korponai 2 – 1964 Dave Whaley 1 9-9 1965 Dave Whaley 2 9-11 1966 Roy Lawrence 0 6-6 1967 Pete Petrillo 8 – 1968 Pete Petrillo 8 – Jimmy DeWitt 3 19-23 1969 Vinny Clements 13 3-6 1970 Keith Kraham 8 – 1971 Lou Allen 9 – 1972 Ray Tellier 6 – 1973 Eric Torkelson 9 – 1974 Greg Sinay 0 14-15 1975 Roger Ings 6 – 1976 Bernie Palmer 8 – 1977 Maron Clarke 3 – Herb DeGraffe 3 – 1978 Ken Sweitzer 7 – 1979 Bob Segar 0 13-15 1980 Bob Segar 0 28-29 1981 Domingos Carlos 0 31-32 1982 Domingos Carlos 0 17-17 1983 Billy Parks 9 – 1984 Gary DuBose 7 – 1985 Peter Lane 7 – 1986 Mark Carter 0 24-25 1987 David Dunn 8 – Jeff Gallaher 8 – 1988 George Boothe 12 – 1989 Kevin Wesley 10 – 1990 Mark Didio 10 – 1991 Mark Didio 8 – 1992 Wilbur Gilliard 10 – 1993 Wilbur Gilliard 17 – 1994 David DeArmas 0 22-26 1995 David DeArmas 0 24-28 1996 Dak Newton 9 – 1997 Robb Myers 0 45-50 1998 Jim McManus 0 55-60 1999 Taber Small 15 – 2000 John Fitzsimmons 9 – Taber Small 9 – 2001 Marc Hickok 0 18-19 2002 Terry Caulley 16 – 2003 Matt Nuzie 0 47-49 2004 Matt Nuzie 0 37-42 2005 Matt Nuzie 0 27-29 2006 Donald Brown 9 – 2007 Tony Ciaravino 0 34-38 2008 Donald Brown 18 – 2009 Andre Dixon 15 – Jordan Todman 15 – 2010 Dave Teggart 0 36-36 2011 Dave Teggart - 29-30 2012 Chad Christen - 22-22 2013 Chad Christen 27-27 2014 Bobby Puyol - 19-22 2015 Bobby Puyol - 21-24
CV FG PTS 0 1 88 0 – 42 0 – 30 0 – 24 0 – 78 0 – 33 5 – 58 2 – 34 0 – 36 2 – 28 1 – 44 2 – 16 0 3 24 0 3-5 30 0 6-13 24 0 – 48 2 – 52 0 5-15 52 1 0-1 83 2 – 52 0 – 54 1 – 38 0 – 54 0 9-19 41 0 – 36 1 – 50 0 – 18 0 – 18 0 – 42 0 11-20 46 0 9-17 55 0 14-18 73 0 11-16 50 1 – 56 0 – 42 0 – 42 0 15-23 69 0 – 48 0 – 48 0 – 72 0 – 60 0 – 60 1 – 50 0 – 60 0 – 102 0 10-14 52 0 17-24 75 0 – 54 0 11-14 78 0 9-17 82 0 – 90 0 – 54 0 – 54 0 12-17 54 0 – 96 0 11-21 80 0 20-28 97 0 10-19 57 0 – 54 0 22-27 100 0 – 108 0 – 90 0 – 90 0 25 111 0 22-28 95 0 14-21 64 0 10-16 57 0 9-14 46 - 16-18 69
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RUSHING CARRIES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
367 334 276 275 249 243 242 238 235 220
NET YARDS
Jordan Todman is the third-leading rusher in career history and had two 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
TOTAL OFFENSE NET YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
3444 3313 2758 2729 2695 2581 2681 2571 2503 2433 2418 2402 2311 2283 2232
PLAYS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . 8. 9. 10. 11.
565 489 480 468 442 433 433 426 424 417 416
Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Shane Stafford, 1997 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 Matt DeGennaro, 1988 Ken Sweitzer, 1981 Chandler Whitmer, 2012 Ken Sweitzer, 1980 Matt DeGennaro, 1989 Dan Orlovsky, 2002 Shane Stafford, 1996 Shane Stafford, 1998 Matt DeGennaro, 1987 Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Matt DeGennaro, 1988 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 Ken Sweitzer, 1981 Matt DeGennaro, 1989 Chandler Whitmer, 2012 Matt DeGennaro, 1987 Dan Orlovsky, 2002
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2208 1896 1844 1879 1821 1766 1686 1653 1635 1572
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Donald Brown, 2008 Joe Markus, 1981 Jordan Todman, 2010 Jordan Todman, 2009 Vinny Clements, 1969 George Boothe, 1988 Arkeel Newsome, 2015 Nick Giaquinto, 1976 Tory Taylor, 1998 Tory Taylor, 1995
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
2083 1695 1262 1247 1233 1218 1188 1162 1151 1099 1095 1093 1060 1002
Donald Brown, 2008 Jordan Todman, 2010 Eric Torkelson, 1973 Lyle McCombs, 2011 Billy Parks, 1983 Lyle McCombs, 2012 Vinny Clements, 1969 Cornell Brockington, 2004 Jordan Todman, 2009 Terry Caulley, 2002 Donald Brown, 2008 Jordan Todman, 2010 Tory Taylor, 1995 Terry Caulley, 2002 Eric Torkelson, 1973 Cornell Brockington, 2004 Jordan Todman, 2009 Kevin Wesley, 1989 Lyle McCombs, 2011 Wilbur Gilliard, 1993 Billy Parks, 1983 Andre Dixon, 2009 Vinny Clements, 1969 George Boothe, 1988
YARDS PER GAME (MIN. 1,000 YARDS)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
160.2 141.2 124.7 117.8 116.2
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . 10.
22 18 17 15 14 14 14 14 14 12
Donald Brown, 2008 Jordan Todman, 2010 Terry Caulley, 2002 Vin Clements, 1969 Kevin Wesley, 1989
Walt Trojanowski, 1945 Donald Brown, 2008 Wilbur Gilliard, 1993 Terry Caulley, 2002 Jordan Todman, 2010 Jordan Todman, 2009 Andre Dixon, 2009 Taber Small, 1999 Arthur Williams, 1926 Lenny King, 1956
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH RUSHING TD
1. 3. 5.
8 8 6 6 6 5
Taber Small, 1999 Terry Caulley, 2002-03 Jordan Todman, 2009 Donald Brown, 2008 Jeff Gallaher, 1987-88 Ed Nook, 1995
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 100 YARDS
1. 2. 3. 3. 5.
8 6 5 5 4. 4 4
Donald Brown, 2008 Terry Caulley, 2002-03 Jordan Todman, 2010 Vin Clements, 1968 Jordan Todman, 2010 Wilbur Gilliard, 1995 Kevin Wesley, 1989
RUSHING — QUARTERBACKS CARRIES 1. 2. 4. 5.
160 154 154 151 137
NET YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
676 620 503 420 419
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 3. 5.
8 8 5 5 4 4 4
Pete Petrillo, 1967 Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 Irv Panciera, 1951 Ken Sweitzer, 1981 Ken Sweitzer, 1980 Pete Petrillo, 1967 Pete Petrillo, 1968 Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 Irv Panciera, 1951 Ken Sweitzer, 1980 Pete Petrillo, 1968 Pete Petrillo, 1967 Ken Sweitzer, 1981 Ken Sweitzer, 1978 Tyler Lorenzen, 2008 Dan Orlovsky, 2002 Ken Sweitzer, 1980
PASSING ATTEMPTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
475 457 387 376 366 361 356 347 335 328
COMPLETIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
288 279 238 221 217 212 208 197 193 187
NET YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 15.
3485 3354 2814 2701 2664 2633 2488 2472 2367 2339 2330 2206 2206 2190 2110
Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Matt DeGennaro, 1988 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Dan Orlovsky, 2002 Chandler Whitmer, 2012 Matt DeGennaro, 1989 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Johnny McEntee, 2011 Peter Lane, 1986 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Matt DeGennaro, 1988 Dan Orlovsky, 2002 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Matt DeGennaro, 1989 Chandler Whitmer, 2012 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Matt DeGennaro, 1987 Peter Lane, 1986 Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Shane Stafford, 1997 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Chandler Whitmer, 2012 Matt DeGennaro, 1988 Dan Orlovsky, 2002 Matt DeGennaro, 1989 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Shane Stafford, 1998 Shane Stafford, 1996 Matt DeGennaro, 1987 Peter Lane, 1986 Ken Sweitzer, 1981 Johnny McEntee, 2011
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TOUCHDOWNS
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.
33 23 23 22 21 19 18 18 17 17 17
Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Shane Stafford, 1997 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Shane Stafford, 1998 Matt DeGennaro, 1990 Dan Orlovsky, 2002 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Matt DeGennaro, 1987 Shane Stafford, 1996 Matt DeGennaro, 1989 Matt DeGennaro, 1988
CONSECUTIVE GAMES W/A TD PASS
1. 2. 3. 4.
25 21 13 12
Dan Orlovsky, 2002-04 Shane Stafford, 1996-98 Matt DeGennaro, 1987-88 Matt DeGennaro, 1989-90
MOST INTERCEPTIONS 1. 3. 4.
20 20 19 18 18
Rick Robustelli, 1970 Rick Robustelli, 1969 Rob Trivella, 1982 Peter Lane, 1985 Ken Sweitzer, 1981
LEAST INTERCEPTIONS (MIN. 150 ATT.)
1. 2. 3. 5. 8. 9.
3 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Matt Bonislawski, 2006 Casey Cochran, 2013 Ryan Tracey, 2000 Shane Stafford, 1998 Zach Frazer, 2010 Tyler Lorenzen, 2007 Shane Stafford, 1996 Matt Bonislawski, 2005 Bryant Shirreffs, 2015 Chandler Whitmer, 2014 Johnny McEntee, 2011 Tyler Lorenzen, 2008 Shane Stafford, 1995 Matt DeGennaro, 1990 Larry Corn, 1983
PASS RECEIVING RECEPTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13.
88 78 77 72 71 67 66 65 62 62 61 59 57 57 57
YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
1354 1178 1153 1145 1130 1085 1081 1040 1004 993 909 893 891 867 860
Mark Didio, 1991 Mark Didio, 1990 Glenn Antrum, 1988 Alex Davis, 1991 Geremy Davis, 2013 Keron Henry, 2004 David Dunn, 1987 Shaun Feldeisen, 2003 Alex Davis, 1990 Mark Didio, 1989 Carl Bond, 1998 John Fitzsimmons, 1999 Alex Davis, 1992 David Dunn, 1986 Keith Hugger, 1981 Mark Didio, 1991 Carl Bond, 1997 Mark Didio, 1990 Keith Hugger, 1981 Glenn Antrum, 1988 Geremy Davis, 2013 Reggie Eccleston, 1980 John Fitzsimmons, 1998 Carl Bond, 1998 Dak Newton, 1996 Alex Davis, 1991 Marcus Easley, 2009 Keron Henry, 2004 Mark Didio, 1989 Shaun Feldeisen, 2003
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
154.2 149.3 147.9 142.2 141.7
YARDS PER GAME
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
290.4 279.5 270.1 259.9 255.8
Shane Stafford, 1997 Shane Stafford, 1998 Matt DeGennaro, 1990 Shane Stafford, 1996 Casey Cochran. 2013
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9.51 8.63 8.41 8.19 7.99
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
123.1 108.1 107.1 104.8 104.1
Mark Didio, 1991 Reggie Eccelston, 1980 Carl Bond, 1997 Mark Didio, 1990 Keith Hugger, 1981
YARDS PER CATCH (MIN. 750 YARDS)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
23.1 22.6 21.6 20.1 19.6
Carl Bond, 1997 Dak Newton, 1996 Reggie Eccelston, 1980 Keith Hugger, 1981 John Fitzsimmons, 1998
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 2. 3. 8.
11 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
RECEPTIONS 51 47 47 43 39 38 37 33 32 31 31 31 31
Brian Kozlowski, 1990 Brian Kozlowski, 1991 Mike Walsh, 1985 Brian Kozlowski, 1992 Tommy Collins, 2002 Ken Miller, 1981 Scott Sweitzer, 1987 Ryan Griffin, 2011 Allan MacLellan, 1974 Ryan Griffin, 2010 Scott Sweitzer, 1986 Allan MacLellan, 1973 Ken Miller, 1980
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
592 563 526 520 516
Ken Miller, 1981 Brian Kozlowski, 1991 Brian Kozlowski, 1992 Allan MacLellan, 1973 Brian Kozlowski, 1990
TOUCHDOWNS
Shane Stafford, 1997 Shane Stafford, 1996 Shane Stafford, 1998 Shane Stafford, 1995 Ken Sweitzer, 1980
Carl Bond, 1998 Mark Didio, 1990 O’Neil Wilson, 2003 John Fitzsimmons, 2000 Tory Taylor, 1997 Alex Davis, 1990 Reggie Eccleston, 1980 Marcus Easley, 2009 Dak Newton, 1996 Alex Davis, 1992 Mark Didio, 1991 David Dunn, 1987 Allan MacLellan, 1973 Keith Kraham, 1970
PASS RECEIVING – TIGHT ENDS
Quarterback Zach Frazer is ninth in school history in passing yards and had an 8-2 record in games he started in during the months of November, December and January.
160
YARDS
Dan Orlovsky, 2003 Dan Orlovsky, 2004 Cornelius Benton, 1991 Shane Stafford, 1998 Shane Stafford, 1997
YARDS PER ATTEMPT (MIN. 150 ATT.)
(MIN. 750 YARDS)
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PASSING EFFICIENCY (MIN. 150 ATT.)
YARDS PER GAME
1. 2. 4.
8 6 6 4 4 4 4
Allan MacLellan, 1973 Tommy Collins, 2002 Ken Miller, 1981 Steve Brouse, 2007 Mike Walsh, 1983 Ken Miller, 1980 Ken Miller, 1979
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PUNTING NUMBER
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
82 81 80 79 78 76 75 75 74 72
YARDS PER RETURN (MIN. 200 YDS./15 RET.)
Neil Gauvin, 1983 Adam Coles, 2001 Cole Wagner, 2011 Cole Wagner, 2010 Rusty Umberger, 1979 Adam Coles, 2002 Justin Wain, 2015 Desi Cullen, 2007 Justin Wain, 2014 Rusty Umberger, 1977
YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3620 3288 3172 3115 3055 3030 2868 2866 2845 2829
AVERAGE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9.
42.8 42.0 41.3 41.1 41.0 41.0 40.8 40.7 40.5 40.5
Cole Wagner, 2010 Cole Wagner, 2011 Adam Coles, 2001 Neil Gauvin, 1983 Desi Cullen, 2007 Adam Coles, 2002 Justin Wain, 2014 Justin Wain, 2015 Chris Pavasaris, 2006 Cole Wagner, 2013 Desi Cullen, 2009 Adam Coles, 2003 Cole Wagner, 2010 Cole Wagner, 2011 Jim Carriere, 1988 Mike Morelli, 1999 Mike Morelli, 1998 Desi Cullen, 2007 Adam Coles, 2000 David DeArmas, 1994
PUNT RETURNS NUMBER
1. 2. 4. 5. 7. 9.
41 34 34 33 31 31 30 30 28 28 28 28 28
YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
357 351 342 315 314 306 302 283 265 255
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David Dunn, 1985 David Sanchez, 2003 Joe Markus, 1981 Mike Adams, 1988 Larry Taylor, 2007 Mark Chapman, 1992 Mark Chapman, 1990 Joe Markus, 1982 Jasper Howard, 2008 Cliff Hill, 2001 Mike Nolan, 1988 David Dunn, 1986 Brian Herosian, 1971 Larry Taylor, 2007 Larry Taylor, 2004 David Dunn, 1985 Joe Markus, 1982 Mark Chapman, 1992 Jasper Howard, 2008 Joe Markus, 1981 Larry Taylor, 2005 Robert McClain, 2009 Larry Taylor, 2006
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
15.9 14.6 12.9 12.8 12.6 12.3
TOUCHDOWNS 1. 5.
2 2 2 2 1
Jordan Younger, 1999 Larry Taylor, 2004 Joe Markus, 1979 Larry Taylor, 2006 Reggie McClain, 2009 Larry Taylor, 2005 Larry Taylor, 2007 Jordan Younger, 1999 Carl Bond, 1996 Matt Latham, 1983 31 Players Tied
KICKOFF RETURNS NUMBER
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
41 38 37 36 34 30 27 26 25 24 24 24
YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
920 849 780 730 704 704 637 620 600 599
Tory Taylor, 1998 Jordan Younger, 1999 Nick Williams, 2011 Arkeel Newsome, 2014 Carl Bradford, 2000 Joe Markus, 1981 Tyvon Branch, 2007 Eric Torkelson, 1972 Nick Giaquinto, 1975 Lyle McCombs, 2013 Mark Chapman, 1991 Mark Chapman, 1990 Nick Williams, 2011 Tory Taylor, 1998 Tyvon Branch, 2007 Arkeel Newsome, 2014 Carl Bradford, 2000 Jordan Younger, 1999 Joe Markus, 1981 Robbie Frey, 2009 Nick Williams, 2010 George Boothe, 1987
SCORING
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9. 9.
22 18 17 16 15 15 15 15 14 13 13
PAT/KICK
1. 2. 5. 6. 7. 7. 8. 9. 10.
55/60 47/47 47/49 47/48 45/50 37/42 36/36 36/39 35/37 34/37 34/38
Walt Trojanowski, 1945 Donald Brown, 2008 Wilbur Gilliard, 1993 Terry Caulley, 2002 Jordan Todman, 2009 Andre Dixon, 2009 Taber Small, 1999 Arthur Williams, 1926 Jordan Todman, 2010 Vinny Clements, 1969 Lenny King, 1956 Jim McManus, 1998 Dave Teggart, 2009 Matt Nuzie, 2003 Marc Hickok, 2002 Robb Myers, 1997 Matt Nuzie, 2004 Dave Teggart, 2010 Nick Sosik, 1990 Rob Moons, 1988 Rob Moons, 1989 Tony Ciaravino, 2007
CONSECUTIVE PATS MADE
1. 3. 4. 5.
47 47 36 31 29
Dave Teggart, 2009 Marc Hickok, 2002 Dave Teggart, 2010 Matt Nuzie, 2003 Rob Moons, 1988
YARDS PER RETURN (MIN. 300 YDS./15 RET.)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
35.3 29.3 28.9 28.5 26.3 25.9 25.8
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 3.
2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Nick Williams, 2010 Robbie Frey, 2009 Tyvon Branch, 2007 George Boothe, 1987 Vin Clements, 1969 Ted Walton, 1978 Mike Zito, 1968
Nick Williams, 2010 Tyvon Branch, 2007 Robbie Frey, 2009 Jordan Todman, 2009 Mike Lang, 2009 Darius Butler, 2005 Larry Taylor, 2004 Jordan Younger, 1998 Tory Taylor, 1998 George Boothe, 1986 Gary DuBose, 1983 Ted Walton, 1978 Herb DeGraffe, 1977 Rich Hedgepeth, 1976 Nick Giaquinto, 1975 Richard Mason, 1975 Mike Zito, 1968
Larry Taylor holds UConn season and career punt return yardage records and UConn’s career punt return touchdown record with four.
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TACKLES (SINCE 1974)
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 9. 10.
184 154 154 149 144 140 140 140 139 138 138 138 138
SACKS (SINCE 1973)
Kicker Dave Teggart graduated from UConn in 2011 as the school’s all-time leader in points scored, field goals and extra points.
FIELD GOALS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
25/31 22/27 22/28 20/28 17/24 16/18 15/23 14/23 13/15 12/17 12/17
Dave Teggart, 2010 Tony Ciaravino, 2007 Dave Teggart, 2011 Matt Nuzie, 2004 David DeArmas, 1995 Bobby Puyol, 2015 Mark Carter, 1986 Dave Teggart, 2009 Dave Teggart, 2008 Marc Hickok, 2002 Marc Hickok, 2001
CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE
1. 2. 4.
11 10 10 9 9 9
POINTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
132 111 108 102 100 97 95 90 90 90 90
Dave Teggart, 2008 Dave Teggart, 2010 Matt Nuzie, 2004 Dave Teggart, 2011 Tony Ciaravino, 2007 David DeArmas, 1994
Walt Trojanowski, 1945 Dave Teggart, 2010 Donald Brown, 2008 Wilbur Gilliard, 1993 Tony Ciaravino, 2007 Matt Nuzie, 2004 Dave Teggart, 2011 Andre Dixon, 2009 Jordan Todman, 2009 Taber Small, 1999 Arthur Williams, 1926
1. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10.
13 13 12.5 11.5 11 11 11 10 10 9.5 9.5
John Dorsey, 1983 John Dorsey, 1982 Don Thompson, 1974 Vernon Hargreaves, 1982 John Dorsey, 1981 Lawrence Wilson, 2009 Alfred Fincher, 2004 Troy Ashley, 1989 Mike Jansen, 1986 Paul Zenkert, 1994 Paul Duckworth, 1993 Mike Jansen, 1987 Vernon Hargreaves, 1983 Mark Michaels, 1984 Steve Beal, 1978 Trevardo Williams, 2011 Lindsay Witten, 2009 Cody Brown, 2008 Uyi Osunde, 2003 Bruce Bourgoin, 1993 Paul Mariano, 1975 Mike Rembish, 1990 Uyi Osunde, 2002 Rob Belcuore, 1992
TACKLES FOR LOSS (SINCE 1980)
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
24.5 (-94 yards) 19 (-40 ) 18 (-44) 18 (-55) 17 (-85) 16.5 (-72) 16.5 (-60) 16 (-58) 16 (-58) 15 (-97)
INTERCEPTIONS 1. 2. 6. 8.
10 8 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6
Uyi Osunde, 2003 Razul Wallace, 2000 Maurice Lloyd, 2002 Khalid Riley, 1998 Tyler King, 2003 Cody Brown, 2008 Cody Brown, 2007 Sio Moore, 2011 Jamar Wilkins, 2000 Trevardo Williams, 2011 Lenny King, 1955 Jamar Summers, 2015 Mark Chapman, 1992 Matt Latham, 1983 Darrell Wilson, 1980 Robert Vaughn, 2007 Rich Fenton, 1974 Justin Perkins, 2003 Roy Hopkins, 2002 Mark Chapman, 1991 Matt Latham, 1982 Ted Walton, 1976 Lenny King, 1956
Alfred Fincher is tied for sixth on the single-season record list in tackles with 140 in 2004.
YARDS (RETURNED)
1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
184 163 163 153 140 118 112 108 105 104
Dave Korponai, 1962 Rich Fenton, 1973 Lenny King, 1956 Blidi Wreh-Wilson, 2010 Darius Butler, 2005 Chris Meyer, 2002 Robert Vaughn, 2007 Ted Walton, 1978 Robert McClain, 2008 Andrew Adams, 2014
INTERCEPTION RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
1.
2 2 2 2
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, 2010 Robert McClain, 2008 Scott Lutrus, 2007 Justin Perkins, 2004
FUMBLE RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 1. 1
20 Players Tied
BOLD indicates returning player
Uyi Osunde holds the school record for tackles for a loss in a season with 24.5 in 2003.
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TOTAL OFFENSE NET YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
466 465 434 433 432 412 398 369 362 359 359 356 356 355 354 351 343 340 338 335
PLAYS 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. 9. 10. 13. 16. 19.
68 65 64 62 62 62 62 60 59 58 58 58 57 57 57 56 56 56 55 55 55
Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 2013 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 2015 Brian Hoffmann vs. Massachusetts, 1998 Cornelius Benton vs. New Hampshire, 1991 Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1991 Dan Orlovsky vs. Syracuse, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Murray State, 2004 Cody Endres vs. West Virginia, 2009 Zeke Rodgers vs. Boston Univ., 1992 Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1990 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1988 Dan Orlovsky vs. Cincinnati, 2002 Peter Lane vs. Rhode Island, 1985 Ryan Tracey vs. Eastern Michigan, 2000 Tyler Lorenzen at Duke, 2007 Ken Sweitzer vs. New Hampshire, 1981 Dan Orlovsky vs. Western Michigan, 2003 Shane Stafford vs. William & Mary, 1998 Chandler Whitmer vs. ECU, 2014 Matt DeGennaro vs. SMU, 1989 Ken Sweitzer vs. New Hampshire, 1981 Peter Lane vs. New Hampshire, 1985 D.J. Hernandez vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Dan Orlovsky vs. Boston College, 2003 Ryan Tracey vs. Louisville, 2000 Matt DeGennaro vs. Delaware, 1990 Matt DeGennaro vs. Boston Univ., 1988 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 2015 Matt DeGennaro vs. Rhode Island, 1988 Dan Orlovsky vs. Georgia Tech, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Utah State, 2001 Brian Hoffmann vs. James Madison, 1999 Dan Orlovsky vs. Syracuse, 2004 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1988 Rick Robustelli vs. Holy Cross, 1970 Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 2013 Dan Orlovsky vs. Cincinnati, 2002 Brian Hoffmann vs. Massachusetts, 1998 Ryan Tracey vs. Eastern Michigan, 2000 Zeke Rodgers vs. Boston Univ., 1992 Larry Corn vs. Colgate, 1983
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 318
Gary DuBose vs. Massachusetts, 1984
RUSHING CARRIES 1. 44 2. 43 3. 37 37 37 6. 36 36 36 36 10. 35 11. 34 34
Russ Clarke vs. Vermont, 1974 Donald Brown vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Jordan Todman vs. Vanderbilt, 2010 Jordan Todman vs. Pittsburgh, 2010 Kevin Wesley vs. Boston University, 1989 Donald Brorwn vs. Temple, 2008 Gary DuBose vs. Massachusetts, 1984 Tony Jordan vs. New Hampshire, 1979 Nick Giaquinto vs. Massachusetts, 1976 Ed Long vs. New Hampshire, 1992 Donald Brown vs. Pittsburgh, 2008 Donald Brown vs. Baylor, 2008
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19.
277 273 272 261 256 252 246 234 223 222 218 214 212 209 207 206 205 205 199 199
Nick Giaquinto vs. Holy Cross, 1976 Vinny Clements vs. Rhode Island, 1969 Kevin Wesley vs. Massachusetts, 1989 Donald Brown vs. Buffalo, 2009 Int. Bowl Tory Taylor vs. Boston University, 1995 Wilbur Gilliard vs. Richmond, 1993 Gary DuBose vs. Massachusetts, 1984 Terry Caulley vs. Buffalo, 2003 Kevin Wesley vs. Boston University, 1989 Jordan Todman vs. Pittsburgh, 2010 Mike Zito vs. Vermont, 1969 Donald Brown vs. Temple, 2008 Chris Bellamy vs. Kent State, 2003 Ed Long vs. Rhode Island, 1992 Russ Clarke vs. Vermont, 1974 Donald Brown vs. Virginia, 2008 Donald Brown vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Billy Parks vs. Maine, 1983 Donald Brown vs. Rutgers, 2006 Tory Taylor vs. Yale, 1995
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RUSHING — QUARTERBACKS YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
185 130 120 115 100 94 90 86 79 75 75 75
Pete Petrillo vs. Boston University, 1968 D.J. Hernandez vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Ken Sweitzer vs. Maine, 1980 Pete Petrillo vs. Massachusetts, 1968 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 2015 Ken Sweitzer vs. Holy Cross, 1978 Bryant Shirreffs vs. Cincinnati, 2015 D.J. Hernandez vs. Syracuse, 2005 Bryant Shirreffs vs. Tulane, 2015 Bryant Shirreffs vs. Marshall, 2015 Tyler Lorenzen vs. Temple, 2008 Ken Sweitzer vs. Holy Cross, 1981
PASSING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 11. 12. 15. 17. 19.
57 55 54 54 53 52 51 51 51 51 50 49 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 46
Rick Robustelli vs. Holy Cross, 1970 Dan Orlovsky vs. Boston College, 2003 Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 2013 Ryan Tracey vs. Louisville, 2000 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1988 Matt DeGennaro vs. Delaware, 1990 Dan Orlovsky vs. Syracuse, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Kent State, 2003 Dan Orlovsky vs. Utah State, 2001 Matt DeGennaro vs. Rhode Island, 1988 Dan Orlovsky vs. Cincinnati, 2001 Dan Orlovsky vs. Georgia Tech, 2004 Ryan Tracey vs. Eastern Michigan, 2000 Brian Hoffmann vs. James Madison, 1999 Matt DeGennaro vs. Boston Univ., 1988 Larry Corn vs. Colgate, 1983 Dan Orlovsky vs. West Virginia, 2004 Peter Lane vs. New Hampshire, 1985 Zach Frazer vs. Rutgers, 2009 Luke Richmond vs. New Hampshire, 1999 Shane Stafford vs. New Hampshire, 1998
COMPLETIONS 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9. 11. 18. 20.
39 36 33 33 32 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
Dan Orlovsky vs. Syracuse, 2004 Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 2013 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1988 Brian Hoffmann vs. James Madison, 1999 Matt DeGennaro vs. Delaware, 1990 Cornelius Benton vs. Villanova, 1990 Matt DeGennaro vs. Rhode Island, 1988 Matt DeGennaro vs. Boston Univ., 1988 Dan Orlovsky vs. Navy, 2002 Cornelius Benton vs. New Hampshire, 1991 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 2015 Chandler Whitmer vs. W. Michigan, 2012 Dan Orlovsky vs. Buffalo, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Georgia Tech, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Kent State, 2003 Cornelius Benton vs. Delaware, 1991 Dan Orlovsky vs. Cincinnati, 2001 Ryan Tracey vs. Louisville, 2000 Dan Orlovsky vs. Boston College, 2003 Dan Orlovsky vs. Army, 2003 Dan Orlovsky vs. Indiana, 2003 Brian Hoffmann vs. Massachusetts, 1998 Zeke Rodgers vs. Boston Univ., 1992 Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1990 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1987 Rick Robustelli vs. Rutgers, 1969
PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13.
461 445 413 406 402 382 382 378 371 365 360 360 349
Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 2013 Dan Orlovsky vs. Syracuse, 2004 Brian Hoffmann vs. Massachusetts, 1998 Cornelius Benton vs. New Hampshire, 1991 Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1991 Dan Orlovsky vs. Murray State, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Cincinnati, 2001 Cody Endres vs. West Virginia, 2009 Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1990 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 2015 Shane Stafford vs. William & Mary, 1998 Zeke Rodgers vs. Boston Univ., 1992 Chandler Whiter vs. Maryland, 2013
14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 24. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31. 33. 35.
343 343 341 340 339 337 335 333 327 327 321 321 317 316 315 313 313 312 312 311 310 310
Dan Orlovsky vs. Western Michigan, 2003 Peter Lane vs. Rhode Island, 1985 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1988 Ryan Tracey vs. Eastern Michigan, 2000 Matt DeGennaro vs. SMU, 1989 Matt DeGennaro vs. Delaware, 1990 Matt DeGennaro vs. Rhode Island, 1988 Chandler Whitmer vs. W. Michigan, 2012 Ryan Tracey vs. Colgate, 2000 Shane Stafford vs. Colgate, 1998 Ryan Tracey vs. Northeastern, 2000 Tom DeSarno vs. Boston University, 1991 Dan Orlovsky vs. Army, 2003 Dan Orlovsky vs. Virginia Tech, 2003 Shane Stafford vs. Villanova, 1996 Dan Orlovsky vs. Wake Forest, 2003 Shane Stafford vs. Georgia Southern, 1998 Shane Stafford vs. Massachusetts, 1997 Ken Sweitzer vs. Rhode Island, 1981 Casey Cochran vs. Rutgers, 2013 Tim Boyle vs. USF, 2013 Shane Stafford vs. Yale, 1998
BEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (with 15 or more completions)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10. 11. 13. 14. 16. 17. 18. 20.
82.9% (29-35) Dan Orlovsky vs. Navy, 2002 81.3% (26-32) Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1991 79.2% (19-24) Matt DeGennaro vs. URI, 1987 76.7% (23-30) Matt DeGennaro vs. Richmond, 1990 76.6 (23-30) Cody Endres vs. Rhode Island, 2009 76.5% (39-51) Dan Orlovsky vs. Syracuse, 2004 76.0% (19-25) Bryant Shirreffs vs. Army, 2015 76.0% (19-25) Chandler Whitmer vs. Pitt, 2012 76.0% (19-25) Matt DeGennaro vs. CCSU, 1989 75.8% (25-31) Casey Cochran vs. Rutgers, 2013 75.0% (18-24) Shane Stafford vs. Hofstra, 1997 75.0% (15-20) Tony Valente vs. URI, 1993 74.1% (20-27) Matt DeGennaro vs. Yale, 1988 73.7% (28-38) Dan Orlovsky vs. Buffalo, 2004 73.7% (28-38) Cornelius Benton vs. Delaware, 1991 73.9 (17-23) Cody Endres vs. Pittsburgh, 2009 73.5% (25-34) Dan Orlovsky vs. Army, 2004 73.3% (22-30) Tyler Lorenzen at Duke, 2007 73.3% (22-30) DeGennaro vs. URI, 1990 72.7% (16-22) Bryant Shirreffs vs. UCF, 2015 72.7% (16-22) Shane Stafford vs. Buffalo, 1997 72.7% (16-22) Shane Stafford vs. Boston Univ., 1997 72.7% (24-33) Cornelius Benton vs. Yale, 1991
TOUCHDOWN PASSES
1. 4. 16.
5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
Dan Orlovsky vs. Murray State, 2004 Dan Orlovsky vs. Akron, 2003 Dan Orlovsky vs. Army, 2003 Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 2013 Johnny McEntee vs. Western Michigan, 2011 D.J. Hernandez vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Dan Orlovsky vs. Army, 2004 Ryan Tracey vs. Northeastern, 2000 Brian Hoffmann vs. Massachusetts, 1998 Shane Stafford vs. Hampton, 1998 Shane Stafford vs. Yale, 1998 Shane Stafford vs. Buffalo, 1997 Shane Stafford vs. Massachusetts, 1996 Matt DeGennaro vs. Rhode Island, 1990 Matt DeGennaro vs. Villanova, 1989 Larry Corn vs. Colgate, 1983 Ken Sweitzer vs. Rhode Island, 1980 Accomplished 36 times by 11 different QB
INTERCEPTIONS (THROWN)
1. 4.
5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Rick Robustelli vs. Baldwin-Wallace, 1969 Rick Robustelli vs. Massachusetts, 1969 Rob Trivella vs. Lehigh, 1982 Chandler Whitmer vs. Rutgers, 2012 Shane Stafford vs. Maine, 1995 Matt DeGennaro vs. Yale, 1989 Matt DeGennaro vs. Northeastern, 1987 Peter Lane vs. Delaware State, 1986 Peter Lane vs. Delaware State, 1985 Rob Trivella vs. Massachusetts, 1982 Rob Trivella vs. Delaware, 1982 Ken Sweitzer vs. Massachusetts, 1981 Lou Mancari vs. Delaware, 1973 Ray Tellier vs. Holy Cross, 1972 Rick Robustelli vs. Boston University, 1970 Pete Petrillo vs. Boston University, 1967 Jim DiGiorno vs. New Hampshire, 1954
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PASS RECEIVING
PUNTING
1. 15 Geremy Davis vs. Memphis, 2013 2. 14 Keith Hugger vs. Delaware, 1981 3. 13 Alex Davis vs. Rhode Island, 1991 13 Alex Davis vs. Delaware, 1991 13 Mark Didio vs. Rhode Island, 1990 13 Vin Russell vs. Holy Cross, 1970 7. 12 Mark Didio vs. Boston University, 1991 8. 11 Deshon Foxx vs. Memphis, 2013 11 Monte Nowden vs. Villanova, 1993 11 Brian Kozlowski vs. Boston Univ., 1992 11 Mark Didio vs. Rhode Island, 1991 11 Mark Didio vs. Delaware, 1990 11 David Dunn vs. Southern Connecticut, 1987 11 Mike Walsh vs. Massachusetts, 1985 11 Keith Hugger vs. Rhode Island, 1981 11 Vin Russell vs. Holy Cross, 1971 11 John Crisp vs. Rutgers, 1969 19. 10 Shakim Phillips vs. Maryland, 2013 10 Cornell Brockington vs. Syracuse, 2004 10 Shaun Feldeisen vs. Wake Forest, 2003 10 John Fitzsimmons vs. Kentucky, 1999 10 John Fitzsimmons vs. New Hampshire, 1999 10 Brian Kozlowski vs. Villanova, 1990 10 Mark Didio vs. Richmond, 1990 10 Glenn Antrum vs. New Hampshire, 1988 10 Glenn Antrum vs. Massachusetts, 1988
1. 13 13
RECEPTIONS
RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20.
236 229 229 222 207 193 186 185 182 178 175 175 166 163 161 157 157 155 153 152
Keith Hugger vs. Delaware, 1981 Mark Didio vs. Boston University, 1991 Reggie Eccleston vs. Rhode Island, 1980 Dak Newton vs. Villanova, 1996 Geremy Davis vs. Memphis, 2013 Glenn Antrum vs. Richmond, 1988 Vin Russell vs. Holy Cross, 1970 Mark Didio vs. Richmond, 1991 Mark Didio vs. Rhode Island, 1990 Shakim Phillips vs. Maryland, 2013 Carl Bond vs. New Hampshire, 1997 Keith Hugger vs. Rhode Island, 1981 David Dunn vs. Lehigh, 1985 Carl Bond vs. Hofstra, 1997 Keith Hugger vs. Boston University, 1981 Marcus Easley vs. West Virginia, 2009 Dak Newton vs. Massachusetts, 1996 Keith Kraham vs. Temple, 1970 Mark Didio vs. Rhode Island, 1991 Glenn Antrum vs. New Hampshire, 1988
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 1. 2.
4 3 3 3
Reggie Eccleston vs. Rhode Island, 1980 Dak Newton vs. Villanova, 1996 Mark Didio vs. Boston University, 1991 Joe Bettencourt vs. Ohio Wesleyan, 1950
PASS RECEIVING — TIGHT ENDS RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 5.
13 11 11 11 10
YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
186 151 135 113 111 106 103 102
Vin Russell vs. Holy Cross, 1970 Brian Kozlowski vs. Boston Univ., 1992 Mike Walsh vs. Massachusetts, 1985 Vin Russell vs. Holy Cross, 1971 Brian Kozlowski vs. Villanova, 1990
Vin Russell vs. Holy Cross, 1970 Brian Kozlowski vs. Boston University, 1992 Dan Murray vs. Rutgers, 2004 Michael Walsh vs. Massachusetts, 1985 Brian Kozlowski vs. Boston University, 1992 Robert Farbotko vs. Maine, 1976 Anthony Miller vs. Rhode Island, 1988 Scott Sweitzer vs. Delaware, 1987
NUMBER YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
454 449 445 407 406
PAT KICK
Rusty Umberger vs. Massachusetts, 1979 Robert Starkel vs. Harvard, 1946 Robert Starkel vs. Harvard, 1946 Adam Coles vs. Temple, 2001 Desi Cullen at Cincinnati, 2007 Doug Muth vs. Lehigh, 1984 Rusty Umberger vs. Massachusetts, 1979
1. 9 2. 8 8 8 5. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Marc Hickok vs. Kent State, 2002 Marc Hickok vs. Florida Atlantic, 2002 Jim McManus vs. Yale, 1998 Bob Segar vs. Rhode Island, 1980 Dave Teggart vs. Rhode Island, 2009 Matt Nuzie vs. Rhode Island, 2006 Matt Nuzie vs. Liberty, 2005 Matt Nuzie vs. Murray State, 2004 Robb Myers vs. Massachusetts, 1997 Robb Myers vs. Buffalo, 1997 Bob Segar vs. Maine, 1978 Gerhard Mayer vs. Boston University, 1975
PUNT RETURNS
TWO-POINT CONVERSION
NUMBER
FIELD GOALS
1. 8 8 8
1. 3
Mark Chapman vs. Rhode Island, 1991 David Dunn vs. Northeastern, 1985 Brian Herosian vs. Maine, 1970
YARDS
1. 145
Joe Markus vs. Maine, 1979
TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2 2. 1
Matt Latham vs. Yale, 1983 32 Times
KICKOFF RETURNS NUMBER 1. 2.
9 7 7 7 7 7
YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 6.
184 165 163 153 153 151
Jordan Younger vs. New Hampshire, 1999 Darius Butler vs. North Carolina, 2008 Mark Chapman vs. Delaware, 1991 Raymond James vs. Massachusetts, 1980 Rich Hedgepeth vs. Navy, 1975 Eric Torkelson vs. Massachusetts, 1972 Tyvon Branch vs. Rutgers, 2007 George Boothe vs. Maine, 1986 Robbie Frey vs. Rutgers, 2009 Carl Bradford vs. Middle Tennessee, 2000 Eric Torkelson vs. Massachusetts, 1972 Darius Butler vs. North Carolina, 2008
TOUCHDOWNS 1. 1
19 Players Tied
SCORING
TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2. 3.
6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Walt Trojanowski vs. Worcester Tech, 1945 Wilbur Gilliard vs. James Madison, 1993 Lyle McCombs vs. Fordham, 2011 Jordan Todman vs. Cincinnati, 2009 Donald Brown vs. Hofstra, 2008 Cornell Brockington vs. Wake Forest, 2003 Cornell Brockington vs. W. Michigan, 2003 Terry Caulley vs. Buffalo, 2003 Terry Caulley vs. Kent State, 2002 Taber Small vs. Villanova, 1999 Wilbur Gilliard vs. Yale, 1992 Reggie Eccleston vs. Rhode Island, 1980 Russ Clarke vs. Vermont, 1974 Keith Kraham vs. Vermont, 1970 Walt Trojanowski vs. Boston Univ., 1945 Walt Trojanowski vs. Maine, 1945 Arthur Williams vs. Trinity, 1926 Arthur Williams vs. Rhode Island, 1926
RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
1. 2 Matt Latham vs. Yale, 1983 (2 punt return TD’s)
1. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
POINTS 1. 2. 3.
36 30 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Bill Minnerly vs. Northeastern, 1959 (Rush)
Dave Teggart vs. Cincinnati, 2011 Dave Teggart vs. USF, 2010 Dave Teggart vs. Cincinnati, 2008 Matt Nuzie vs. Toledo, 2004 David DeArmas vs. Yale, 1995 Mark Carter vs. Northeastern, 1986 Mark Carter vs. New Hampshire, 1986 Domingos Carlos vs. New Hampshire, 1982 Walt Trojanowski vs. Worcester Tech, 1945 Wilbur Gilliard vs. James Madison, 1993 Lyle McCombs vs. Fordham, 2011 Donald Brown vs. Hofstra, 2008 Cornell Brockington vs. Wake Forest, 2003 Cornell Brockington vs. W. Michigan, 2003 Terry Caulley vs. Buffalo, 2003 Terry Caulley vs. Kent State, 2002 Taber Small vs. Villanova, 1999 Wilbur Gilliard vs. Yale, 1992 Reggie Eccleston vs. Rhode Island, 1980 Russ Clarke vs. Vermont, 1974 Keith Kraham vs. Vermont, 1970 Walt Trojanowski vs. Boston Univ., 1945 Walt Trojanowski vs. Maine, 1945 Arthur Williams vs. Trinity, 1926 Arthur Williams vs. Rhode Island, 1926 John “Scotty” Thompson vs. Norwich, 1937
DEFENSE
TACKLES (since 1980) 1. 4. 5. 7. 8.
24 24 24 23 22 22 21 20 20 20 20 20
Troy Ashley vs. Massachusetts, 1989 John Dorsey vs. Rhode Island, 1981 Jeff Thomas vs. Massachusetts, 1980 John Dorsey vs. Rutgers, 1983 John Dorsey vs. Colgate, 1982 Paul Duckworth vs. Towson State, 1993 Alfred Fincher vs. West Virginia, 2004 Jeff DeLucia vs. New Hampshire, 1998 Mike Jansen vs. Delaware, 1987 Mike Jansen vs. Central Conn., 1986 Vernon Hargreaves vs. Holy Cross, 1983 John Dorsey vs. Maine, 1982
INTERCEPTIONS
1. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
YARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
122 104 100 93 90
Andrew Adams vs. UCF, 2014 Darius Butler vs. Army, 2005 Matt Latham vs. Lehigh, 1984 Marty Bird vs. New Hampshire, 1974 Rich Fenton vs. New Hampshire, 1973 Don Ross vs. Rhode Island, 1949 Leo Pinsky vs. Norwich, 1944
Darius Butler vs. Army, 2005 Dave Korponai vs. Rhode Island, 1962 Dahna Deleston vs. Buffalo, 2009 Int. Bowl Pheno Tombari vs. Wesleyan, 1928 Rich Fenton vs. New Hampshire, 1973
INTERCEPTION RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 1. 1
38 Players Tied
FUMBLE RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 1. 1
164
20 Players Tied
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MISC. SINGLE-GAME SUPERLATIVES 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
ALL-TIME UCONN OVERTIME GAMES Date Opponent
Winning Play
Result
11/24/12 10/13/12 10/29/10 11/21/09 9/6/08 11/11/06
at Louisville Chad Christen 30 field goal vs. Temple Brandon McManus 29 field goal vs. West Virginia Dave Teggart 27 field goal at Notre Dame Andre Dixon 4 rush at Temple Donald Brown 7 rush vs. Pittsburgh
W, 23-20, 3OT L, 17-14, OT W, 16-13, OT W, 33-30, 2OT W, 12-9, OT W, 46-45, 2OT
Donald Brown 10 rush (D.J. Hernandez rush)
10/18/03
at Kent State
O’Neil Wilson 14 pass from Dan Orlovsky
W, 34-31, OT
9/28/02 10/16/99
vs. Ball State Mike Langford 37 field goal vs. Villanova
Joe Kavanaugh 15 pass from Chris Boden
10/17/98 10/11/97
vs. Massachusetts Jim McManus 22 field goal at Maine
John Tennett 5 pass from Mickey Fein (Dwayne Wilmot pass)
L, 21-24, OT L, 45-48, 3OT
vs. New Hampshire
Wilbur Gilliard 14 rush (Nick Sosik kick)
11/16/91 10/14/89 10/7/89 11/15/86
vs. Boston University Jay Hillman 3 rush vs. Massachusetts Kevin Wesley 11 rush at Villanova Jeff Johnson 3 rush vs. Rhode Island
Terry Antrum 6 pass from Peter Lane (Mark Carter kick)
ALL-TIME CONNECTICUT 50-POINT GAMES Points 125 76 71 68 65 63 63 63 62 61 59 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 51 51 51
Opponent Newport NTS Norwich Massachusetts Cooper Union Wesleyan Kent State Yale St. Stephens Texas Southern Florida Atlantic Liberty Syracuse Rhode Island Buffalo American International Central Connecticut Boston University Maine Rhode Island Rhode Island Murray State Rhode Island Boston University City College of NY Norwich Conn. Literary Inst. Wake Forest Rhode Island Rhode Island
Year 1949 1937 1956 1926 1908 2002 1998 1920 2010 2002 2005 2009 1980 1997 1958 1995 1945 1945 2009 2006 2004 1987 1975 1944 1936 1913 2003 1990 1956
56 53 53 53 53 52 52 52 52 51 50 50 50 50 50 50
Points 69 66 66 65 62 62 59 56 56 56 56 55 55 52 52 51 51
Jim McManus vs. New Hampshire, 1998 Dave Teggart at West Virginia, 2011 Dave Teggart at Cincinnati, 2011 Domingos Carlos vs. Holy Cross, 1983 Bob Segar vs. Rhode Island, 1978 Bobby Puyol vs. Marshall, 2015 Dave Teggart vs. USF, 2010 Jim McManus vs. Colgate, 1998 David DeArmas vs. Rhode Island, 1994 Matt Nuzie vs. Georgia Tech, 2004 Dave Teggart vs. Iowa State, 2011 Dave Teggart vs. USF, 2010 Tony Ciaravino vs. Temple, 2007 Matt Nuzie vs. Syracuse, 2005 Mark Carter vs. Richmond, 1986 Roy Lawrence vs. Maine, 1966
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L, 26-29, 2OT W, 39-33, OT L, 35-41, 6OT W, 21-14, OT L, 10-13, OT
ALL-TIME 50-POINT GAMES AGAINST
LONGEST FIELD GOAL 1. 2. 6. 9. 10.
1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
W, 24-23, 2OT
10/27/84 vs. Maine Jack Leone 25 field goal Record: 10-7 (6-5 home, 2-0 Rentschler Field, 4-2 road)
Opponent Holy Cross West Virginia Middle Tennessee Trinity Central Florida Massachusetts Delaware Temple Hofstra Rhode Island Wesleyan Boston College Navy Virginia Tech Georgia Southern Rhode Island Boston Colllege
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11.
t99 t98 t90 t90 t86 t85 83 82 82 t77 t75 t75 t75 t75
Gerry White vs. Rhode Island, 1960 Terry Caulley vs. Army, 2006 Arkeel Newsome vs. East Carolina Ray Jackson vs. Maine, 1970 Barry Chandler vs. Buffalo, 1997 Len Posner vs. Coast Guard, 1936 Ed Long vs. Rhode Island, 1992 Ed Long vs. Maine, 1992 Ed Waltman vs. Brown, 1939 Nick Giaquinto vs. Holy Cross, 1976 Donald Brown vs. Buffalo, 2009 International Bowl Tory Taylor vs. James Madison, 1995 Vinny Clements vs. Rhode Island, 1969 Billy DiYeso vs. Maine, 1966
LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN
W, 44-41, OT L, 47-49, 3OT
9/11/93
LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE
Year 1919 2007 2000 1909 2013 1999 1998 2001 1999 1985 1911 2000 1975 2001 1998 1909 1928
t100 t100 t93 t86 t84 t80 79 t77 t76 t72
Dahna Deleston vs. Buffalo, 2009 International Bowl Dave Korponai vs. Rhode Island, 1962 Pheno Tombari vs. Wesleyan, 1928 Darius Butler, vs. Army, 2005 Len Posner vs. Coast Guard, 1936 James Rankin vs. Brown, 1936 Kendall Reyes vs. Cincinnati, 2010 Louis Waggoner vs. Buffalo, 1997 Bob Strickland vs. Middlebury, 1945 Jeff Thomas vs. Boston University, 1979
LONGEST PUNT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
89 81 80 74 73 72 71 71 71 71
Jim Carriere vs. Maine, 1987 Jack Redmond vs. Rutgers, 1965 Bob Harris vs. Middlebury, 1941 Chris Pavasaris vs. Louisville, 2006 David DeArmas vs. Rhode Island, 1995 Vinny Clements vs. Vermont, 1970 Adam Coles vs. Akron, 2003 Adam Coles vs. Middle Tennessee, 2001 Mike Morelli vs. Kentucky, 1999 Mike Boryczewski vs. Rhode Island, 1967
LONGEST PUNT RETURN 1.
t96
John Thompson vs. Worcester Tech, 1936
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 1. 4. 6. 9.
t100 t100 t100 t100 t98 t98 t97 t97 t97 96
Nick Williams vs. Rutgers, 2010 Robbie Frey vs. Rutgers, 2009 Gary DuBose vs. Yale, 1983 Nick Giaquinto vs. New Hampshire, 1975 Mike Zito vs. Vermont, 1968 Ted Walton vs. New Hampshire, 1978 Tyvon Branch vs. Rutgers, 2007 Tyvon Branch vs. Akron, 2007 Larry Taylor vs. Temple, 2004 Jordan Todman vs. Notre Dame, 2009
LONGEST FUMBLE RECOVERY 1.
t100
Paul Carney vs. Massachusetts, 1935
LONGEST PASS PLAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
t95 t91 t90 t88 t84 t81 t80 t80 t80 t80 t80 t80
Shane Stafford to Dak Newton vs. Villanova, 1996 Rob Trivella to Keith Hugger vs. Boston University, 1981 Dan Orlovsky to Jason Williams vs. Temple, 2004 Chandler Whitmer to Deshon Foxx vs. ECU, 2014 Luke Richmond to Carl Bond vs. Rhode Island, 1998 Ray Tellier to Greg Andrews vs. Vermont, 1972 Dan Orlovsky to Jason Williams vs. Murray State, 2004 Brandon Bailey to Monte Nowden vs. New Hampshire, 1994 Cornelius Benton to Mark Didio vs. Richmond, 1991 Lou Mancari to Ray Jackson vs. Delaware, 1973 Rick Robustelli to Juan Madry vs. Massachusetts, 1970 Henry Zaleski to Joe Bettencourt vs. Springfield, 1950
t - indicates touchdown scored on play
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ALL-TIME 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES *dating back to 1968 Yards
Name
Opponent, Date
2015
100..........Bryant Shirreffs........................................USF, 10/17 179..........Arkeel Newsome.......................East Carolina, 10/30 114..........Arkeel Newsome.............................. Houston, 11/21
2014
102...........Deshon Foxx..................................................UCF, 11/1 101..........Ron Johnson............................................SMU, 12/6
2013
164...........Lyle McCombs............................................ USF, 10/12 103...........Lyle McCombs..........................................SMU, 11/16
2012
120...........Lyle McCombs.....................................Pittsburgh, 11/9 133...........Lyle McCombs....................................Louisville, 11/24
2011
143...........Lyle McCombs.........................................Fordham, 9/3 118...........Lyle McCombs.................................... Vanderbilt, 9/10 136...........Lyle McCombs....................... Western Michigan, 10/1 130...........Lyle McCombs............................................ USF, 10/15 124...........Lyle McCombs.................................. Pittsburgh, 10/26 152...........Lyle McCombs........................................Syracuse, 11/5
2010
105...........Jordan Todman........................................Michigan, 9/4 151...........Jordan Todman.............................Texas Southern, 9/11 105...........Robbie Frey...................................Texas Southern, 9/11 192...........Jordan Todman......................................... Temple, 9/18 112...........Robbie Frey................................................Buffalo, 9/25 190...........Jordan Todman.................................... Vanderbilt, 10/2 128...........Jordan Todman.........................................Rutgers, 10/8 113...........Jordan Todman.............................West Virginia, 10/29 222...........Jordan Todman.................................. Pittsburgh, 11/11 135...........Jordan Todman......................................Syracuse, 11/20 175...........Jordan Todman..................................Cincinnati, 11/27 121...........Jordan Todman...................................... Oklahoma, 1/1
2009
100...........Andre Dixon...................................................Ohio, 9/5 149...........Andre Dixon............................................... Baylor, 9/19 103...........Jordan Todman........................................... Baylor, 9/19 153...........Andre Dixon........................................Louisville, 10/17 162...........Jordan Todman....................................Cincinnati, 11/7 130...........Jordan Todman...............................Notre Dame, 11/21 114...........Andre Dixon...................................Notre Dame, 11/21 123...........Jordan Todman......................................Syracuse, 11/28 126...........Andre Dixon... S. Carolina, 1/2/10 (Papajohns.com Bowl)
2008
146...........Donald Brown.......................................... Hofstra, 8/28 214...........Donald Brown............................................ Temple, 9/6 206...........Donald Brown......................................... Virginia, 9/13 150...........Donald Brown............................................ Baylor, 9/19 190...........Donald Brown.......................................Louisville, 9/26 161...........Donald Brown............................. North Carolina, 10/4 107...........Donald Brown........................................Rutgers, 10/18 150...........Donald Brown...................................Cincinnati, 10/25 131...........Donald Brown.......................................Syracuse, 11/15 189...........Donald Brown......................................Pittsburgh, 12/6 261...........Donald Brown................. Buffalo, 1/3/09 (Inter. Bowl)
2007
129...........Andre Dixon............................................. Temple, 9/15 116...........Andre Dixon...............................................Akron, 9/29 115...........Andre Dixon........................................Louisville, 10/19 167...........Andre Dixon................................................ USF, 10/27 154...........Donald Brown..........................................Rutgers, 11/3 129...........Donald Brown..............................West Virginia, 11/24
2006
118...........Donald Brown.................................Rhode Island, 8/31 152...........Terry Caulley............................................Indiana, 9/23 135...........Terry Caulley............................................. Army, 10/14 199...........Donald Brown........................................Rutgers, 10/29 205...........Donald Brown................................... Pittsburgh, 11/11 130...........D.J. Hernandez.................................. Pittsburgh, 11/11 122...........Donald Brown.......................................Louisville, 12/2
2005
100 .......... Terry Caulley ............................................ Buffalo, 9/1 115 .......... Cornell Brockington ............................... Liberty, 9/10
2004
105 .......... Cornell Brockington ...................... Boston Coll., 9/17 111 .......... Cornell Brockington ................................. Army, 9/25 185 .......... Cornell Brockington ......................... Pittsburgh, 9/30 181 .......... Cornell Brockington ............................ Temple, 10/23 123 .......... Cornell Brockington .......................... Syracuse, 10/30 136 .......... Cornell Brockington ............................ Buffalo, 11/20
2003
166 .......... Terry Caulley ......................................... Indiana, 8/30 102 .......... Terry Caulley ............................................... Army, 9/6 234 .......... Terry Caulley .......................................... Buffalo, 9/20 166 .......... Chris Bellamy ................................. N.C. State, 10/11 212 .......... Chirs Bellamy ................................. Kent State, 10/18 105 .......... Chris Bellamy ........................................ Akron, 10/25 186 .......... Cornell Brockington ..................... W. Michigan, 11/1 182 .......... Cornell Brockington .................... Wake Forest, 11/15
166
2002
136 .......... Terry Caulley .......................................... Buffalo, 9/14 117 .......... Terry Caulley ............................................. Ohio, 9/21 131 .......... Terry Caulley ...................................... Ball State, 9/28 105 .......... Terry Caulley ............................ Florida Atlantic, 11/2 174 .......... Terry Caulley .................................... Kent State, 11/9 157 .......... Terry Caulley ........................................... Navy, 11/16 191 .......... Terry Caulley .................................. Iowa State, 11/23
2001
100 .......... Chandler Poole ................... Middle Tennessee, 11/17
2000
143 .......... Taber Small ............................................. Buffalo, 9/16 124 .......... Evan Benson .............................. South Florida, 10/28 108 .......... Taber Small ................................. Rhode Island, 11/11
1999
1985
141 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ...................... Boston University, 11/9 135 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ........................... Rhode Island, 11/16
1984
103 .......... Billy Parks .......................................... Lafayette, 10/13 113 .......... Billy Parks .............................................. Maine, 10/27 246 .......... Gary DuBose ......................................... Maine, 10/27
1983
140 .......... Billy Parks .................................................... Yale, 9/24 205 .......... Billy Parks .............................................. Maine, 10/22 152 .......... Billy Parks ................................. Massachusetts, 10/29 101 .......... Billy Parks ................................... Rhode Island, 11/12 145 .......... Billy Parks ............................................ Colgate, 11/19
1981
175 .......... Taber Small ....................................... Villanova, 10/16
124 .......... Joe Markus .................................... Northeastern, 9/19 103 .......... Mike Harkins ........................................ Maine, 10/24
1998
1980
1997
170 .......... Tony Jordan ............................ New Hampshire, 10/6 138 .......... Joe Markus .................................. Rhode Island, 11/17
124 .......... Barry Chandler ........................................ Colgate, 9/5 120 .......... Barry Chandler ........................................ Maine, 9/19 130 .......... Barry Chandler .................................... Hofstra, 10/10 144 .......... Recolon Jumpp ...................................... Hofstra, 9/20 117 .......... Barry Chandler ....................................... Buffalo, 10/4 165 .......... Recolon Jumpp ........................... Rhode Island, 10/25 118 .......... Barry Chandler ...................... Boston University, 11/1 109 .......... Recolon Jumpp ...................... Boston University, 11/1
1996
135 .......... Hezekiah Faison .......................................... Yale, 9/28 109 .......... Hezekiah Faison ................................. Villanova, 10/5
1995
161 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ......................... New Hampshire, 9/9 125 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ................. Central Connecticut, 9/16 123 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ....................................... Buffalo, 9/23 154 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ............................................ Yale, 9/30 199 .......... Tory Taylor ................................................... Yale, 9/30 179 .......... Tory Taylor ............................................. Maine, 10/14 178 .......... Tory Taylor .................................. Rhode Island, 10/21 256 .......... Tory Taylor ............................. Boston University, 11/4 150 .......... Tory Taylor .............................. James Madison, 11/11
1994
103 .......... Ed Long ............................................. Troy State, 9/10 139 .......... Ed Long ............................................ Richmond, 9/17
1993
147 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ....................... New Hampshire, 9/11 252 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ............................... Richmond, 10/30 173 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ............................. Rhode Island, 11/6
1992
148 .......... Ed Long .................................. New Hampshire, 9/12 120 .......... Ed Long ....................................................... Yale, 10/3 198 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ............................................ Yale, 10/3 135 .......... Ed Long ................................................. Maine, 10/24 157 .......... Wilbur Gilliard ............................... Richmond, 10/31 107 .......... Lenny Dandridge ............... Boston University, 11/14 209 .......... Ed Long ...................................... Rhode Island, 11/21
120 .......... Ken Sweitzer .......................................... Maine, 10/25
1979
1978
144 .......... Tony Jordan .................................. Northeastern, 9/23 104 .......... Tony Jordan ................................... Holy Cross, 11/25
1977
164 .......... Robin Anderson .................... Boston University, 11/5
1976
104 .......... Nick Giaquinto ..................................... Colgate, 9/11 110 .......... Richard Mason ....................... New Hampshire, 10/2 144 .......... Nick Giaquinto ..................................... Maine, 10/16 143 .......... Nick Giaquinto ........................ Massachusetts, 10/23 227 .......... Nick Giaquinto ............................. Holy Cross, 11/20
1975
117 .......... Nick Giaquinto ..................... Boston University, 11/7
1974
207 .......... Russell Clarke ...................................... Vermont, 9/21 109 .......... Martin Bird ............................. New Hampshire, 10/5 103 .......... Russell Clarke ........................................ Maine, 10/19
1973
151 .......... Eric Torkelson ...................................... Vermont, 9/22 161 .......... Eric Torkelson .............................................. Yale, 9/29 104 .......... Eric Torkelson ......................... New Hampshire, 10/6 148 .......... Eric Torkelson ........................................ Maine, 10/20 109 .......... Eric Torkelson ........................... Massachusetts, 10/27 164 .......... Eric Torkelson ........................................ Rutgers, 11/3 126 .......... Eric Torkelson ............................. Rhode Island, 11/17
1970
101 .......... Vin Clements ....................................... Vermont, 9/19 156 .......... Vin Clements .......................... New Hampshire, 10/3
1969
1991
129 .......... Vin Clements .......................... New Hampshire, 10/4 146 .......... Vin Clements ......................................... Maine, 10/18 146 .......... Vin Clements ......................................... Rutgers, 11/8 273 .......... Vin Clements ............................. Rhode Island, 11/15
1990
132 .......... Vin Clements ............................................... Yale, 9/28 115 .......... Vin Clements ............................ Massachusetts, 10/26 140 .......... Vin Clements ......................... Boston University, 11/2 137 .......... Vin Clements ......................................... Rutgers, 11/9 161 .......... Vin Clements .............................. Rhode Island, 11/16 118 .......... Vin Clements ................................. Holy Cross, 11/23
120 .......... Lenny Dandridge ................................... Furman, 9/7 121 .......... Lenny Dandridge ............................... Villanova, 9/28 119 .......... Ed Long ....................................................... Yale, 10/5 118 .......... Ed Long .................................... Massachusetts, 10/19 192 .......... Ed Long ............................................ Richmond, 11/2 117 .......... Ed Long .............................. Boston University, 11/16 109 .......... Kevin Wesley ............................ North Carolina, 9/15 121 .......... Victor Taylor ................................................ Yale, 9/29 121 .......... Victor Taylor .......................................... Maine, 10/20 135 .......... Kevin Wesley ...................... Boston University, 11/10 125 .......... Kevin Wesley .............................. Rhode Island, 11/17
1989
272 .......... Kevin Wesley ............................ Massachusetts, 10/14 154 .......... Kevin Wesley .................................. Richmond, 10/28 115 .......... Kevin Wesley ...................................... Delaware, 11/4 223 .......... Kevin Wesley ...................... Boston University, 11/11 196 .......... Kevin Wesley .............................. Rhode Island, 11/18
1988
117 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ................................. Richmond, 9/10 114 .......... George Boothe ............................................. Yale, 9/24 101 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ............................................ Yale, 9/24 102 .......... George Boothe .................................... Villanova, 10/8 132 .......... George Boothe .......................... Massachusetts, 10/15 115 .......... George Boothe .................................... Delaware, 11/5 158 .......... George Boothe .................... Boston University, 11/12 131 .......... George Boothe ............................ Rhode Island, 11/19
1987
118 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ........................ So. Connecticut, 9/12 143 .......... George Boothe .............................. Northeastern, 9/19 161 .......... George Boothe ............................................. Yale, 9/26 123 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ..................... New Hampshire, 11/21
1986
106 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ............................................ Yale, 9/27 110 .......... Jeffrey Gallaher ........................ Delaware State, 10/11
1968
ALL-TIME 100-YARD GAME LEADERS
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES – CAREER 17 Donald Brown (2006-08) 14 Jordan Todman (2008-10) 13 Terry Caulley (2002-06) 12 Vin Clements (1968-1970) 10 Lyle McCombs (2011-13) Ed Long (1991-94) 9 Andre Dixon (2006-09) 9 Cornell Brockington (2003-05) 9 Wilbur Gilliard (1992-95) 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES – SEASON 11 Donald Brown (2008) 10 Jordan Todman (2010) 7 Terry Caulley (2002) 7 Eric Torkelson (1973) 6 Lyle McCombs (2011) 6 Cornell Brockington (2004) 6 George Boothe (1988) 6 Vin Clements (1968)
100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES – CAREER 16 Mark Didio (1988-91) 11 John Fitzsimmons (1996-00) 9 Carl Bond (1995-98) 9 Alex Davis (1989-92) 8 David Dunn (1985-87) 7 Glenn Antrum (1985-88) 7 Keith Hugger (1979-82) 7 Geremy Davis (2011-14) 6 Reggie Eccleston (1976, 1979-80) 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES – SEASON 8 Mark Didio (1990) 6 Mark Didio (1991) 6 Glenn Antrum (1988) 6 Keith Hugger (1981) 6 Reggie Eccleston (1980) 5 Marcus Easley (2009) 5 John Fitzsimmons (1998) 5 Carl Bond (1997) 5 Tory Taylor (1997)
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ALL-TIME 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES *dating back to 1970 Yards
Name
Opponent, Date
2015
108..........Noel Thomas.................................... Houston, 11/21
2014
113...........Geremy Davis....................................Strony Brook, 9/6 107...........Deshon Foxx........................................Boise State, 9/13 120...........Deshon Foxx...............................................ECU, 10/23
2013
100...........Geremy Davis...........................................Towson, 8/29 178...........Shakim Phillips..................................... Maryland, 9/14 102...........Geremy Davis............................................Buffalo, 9/28 140...........Geremy Davis....................................Cincinnati, 10/19 117...........Deshon Foxx...........................................Rutgers, 11/30 207...........Geremy Davis........................................Memphis, 12/7 137...........Deshon Foxx..........................................Memphis, 12/7
2012
123...........Geremy Davis......................... Western Michigan, 9/22 100...........Shakim Phillips....................................... Temple, 10/13
2011
143...........Isiah Moore..........................................Iowa State, 9/16 113...........Nick Williams............................................Buffalo, 9/24 112...........Kashif Moore.......................... Western Michigan, 10/1 106...........Kashif Moore..................................... Pittsburgh, 10/26 110...........Kashif Moore.......................................Louisville, 11/19
2010
130...........Mike Smith................................................Buffalo, 9/25
2009
100...........Marcus Easley.................................... Pittsburgh, 10/10 108...........Marcus Easley......................................Louisville, 10/17 157...........Marcus Easley...............................West Virginia, 10/24 105...........Marcus Easley........................................Syracuse, 11/28 122...........Marcus Easley................................. South Florida, 12/5
2008
103 .......... D.J. Hernandez ........................ North Carolina, 10/4
2004
128 .......... Jason Williams ................................ Murray State, 9/4 112 .......... Keron Henry ............................................ Duke, 9/11 117 .......... Keron Henry ............................................ Army, 9/25 138 .......... Jason Williams ..................................... Temple, 10/23 109 .......... Keron Henry ..................................... Syracuse, 10/30 135 .......... Dan Murray ......................................... Rutgers, 11/25 109 .......... Keron Henry ........................................ Toledo, 12/27
2003
100 .......... Brandon Young ....................................... Lehigh, 10/4 101 .......... O’Neil Wilson ................................ N.C. State, 10/11 129 .......... Shaun Feldeisen ........................... Wake Forest, 11/15
2002
101 .......... Shaun Feldeisen .............................. Georgia Tech, 9/7
2001
109 .......... Wes Timko ....................................... Cincinnati, 11/3
2000
124 .......... John Fitzsimmons .................... Eastern Michigan, 9/2 104 .......... John Fitzsimmons ......................... Northeastern, 9/23 129 .......... Steve O’Connor ........................ Boston College, 10/7 108 .......... John Fitzsimmons .................. Middle Tennessee, 11/4
1999
107 .......... John Fitzsimmons ............................. Villanova, 10/16 111 .......... John Fitzsimmons ................... James Madison, 10/23 126 .......... John Fitzsimmons ................. New Hampshire, 11/13
1998
142 .......... John Fitzsimmons .................................... Colgate, 9/5 128 .......... Carl Bond ................................................ Colgate, 9/5 112 .......... John Fitzsimmons ................... New Hampshire, 10/3 104 .......... Carl Bond ............................................ Hofstra, 10/10 118 .......... John Fitzsimmons ..................... Massachusetts, 10/17 113 .......... Carl Bond ................................. Massachusetts, 10/17 101 .......... Carl Bond ................................... Rhode Island, 10/24 108 .......... John Fitzsimmons ....................... Northeastern, 10/31 102 .......... Tory Taylor .......................................... Delaware, 11/7 116 .......... John Fitzsimmons ................. William & Mary, 11/14
1997
111 .......... Tory Taylor .................................... Northeastern, 9/13 163 .......... Carl Bond .............................................. Hofstra, 9/20 107 .......... Tory Taylor ................................................... Yale, 9/27 119 .......... Tory Taylor .............................................. Buffalo, 10/4 147 .......... Carl Bond .............................................. Maine, 10/11 114 .......... Carl Bond ............................. William & Mary, 10/18 151 .......... Tory Taylor ............................. Boston University, 11/1 142 .......... Carl Bond ................................. Massachusetts, 11/15 109 .......... Tory Taylor ................................ Massachusetts, 11/15 175 .......... Carl Bond ............................. New Hampshire, 11/22
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1996
107 .......... Dak Newton ............................................. Buffalo, 9/7 133 .......... Dak Newton ................................. Northeastern, 9/14 222 .......... Dak Newton ....................................... Villanova, 10/5 157 .......... Dak Newton ............................. Massachusetts, 11/16
1980
105 .......... Brian Reid .............................................. Maine, 10/15
114 .......... Reggie Eccleston ....................... New Hampshire, 9/6 113 .......... Reggie Eccleston .......................................... Yale, 9/27 100 .......... Reggie Eccleston .................................... Colgate, 10/4 117 .......... Reggie Eccleston ............................ Holy Cross, 10/18 115 .......... Reggie Eccleston .................................... Maine, 10/25 229 .......... Reggie Eccleston ......................... Rhode Island, 11/15
1993
1976
1994
111 .......... Monte Nowden .................................. Villanova, 10/9 128 .......... Monte Nowden ..................................... Maine, 10/23
106 .......... Robert Farbotko .................................... Maine, 10/16
117 .......... Alex Davis .............................................. Maine, 10/24 151 .......... Brian Kozlowski .................. Boston University, 11/14 118 .......... Alex Davis ........................... Boston University, 11/14 104 .......... Alex Davis ................................... Rhode Island, 11/21
1970
1992
1973
121 .......... Allan MacLellan .......................................... Yale, 9/29 155 .......... Keith Kraham ...................................... Temple, 10/17 186 .......... Vincent Russell .............................. Holy Cross, 11/21
1991
130 .......... Mark Didio ............................. New Hampshire, 9/14 151 .......... Alex Davis ............................... New Hampshire, 9/14 126 .......... Mark Didio ............................................. Lehigh, 9/21 111 .......... Brian Kozlowski ...................................... Lehigh, 9/21 108 .......... Alex Davis .................................................... Yale, 10/5 128 .......... Mark Didio .................................................. Yale, 10/5 107 .......... Alex Davis .............................................. Maine, 10/26 185 .......... Mark Didio ....................................... Richmond, 11/2 104 .......... Alex Davis ........................................... Delaware, 11/9 106 .......... Mark Didio ......................................... Delaware, 11/9 229 .......... Mark Didio ......................... Boston University, 11/16
1990
107 .......... Mark Didio ............................... North Carolina, 9/15 131 .......... Mark Didio .................................................. Yale, 9/29 105 .......... Alex Davis .................................................... Yale, 9/29 112 .......... Mark Didio ......................................... Villanova, 10/6 121 .......... Alex Davis .............................................. Maine, 10/20 113 .......... Mark Didio ............................................ Maine, 10/20 149 .......... Mark Didio ..................................... Richmond, 10/27 119 .......... Mark Didio ......................................... Delaware, 11/3 105 .......... Mark Didio ......................... Boston University, 11/10 182 .......... Mark Didio ................................. Rhode Island, 11/17
1989
135 .......... Mark Didio ......................... Central Connecticut, 9/9 148 .......... Mark Didio ........................ Southern Methodist, 9/16 108 .......... Michael Nolan ................... Southern Methodist, 9/16 101 .......... Mark Didio ......................... Boston University, 11/11 102 .......... Michael Nolan ............................ Rhode Island, 11/18
1988
153 .......... Glenn Antrum .................................. Richmond, 9/10 152 .......... Glenn Antrum ........................ New Hampshire, 9/17 114 .......... Glenn Antrum .............................. Northeastern, 10/1 107 .......... Glenn Antrum .................................... Villanova, 10/8 116 .......... Glenn Antrum ....................................... Maine, 10/22 136 .......... Glenn Antrum ............. Southern Connecticut, 10/29 103 .......... Anthony Miller ........................... Rhode Island, 11/19
1987
144 .......... David Dunn .................. Southern Connecticut, 9/12 120 .......... David Dunn ............................. Massachusetts, 10/17 102 .......... Scott Sweitzer ...................................... Delaware, 11/7 149 .......... Glenn Antrum ............................ Rhode Island, 11/14
1986
115 .......... David Dunn ........................... New Hampshire, 10/4 129 .......... David Dunn ............................... Northeastern, 10/18 124 .......... David Dunn ............................... Rhode Island, 11/15 121 .......... David Dunn ............................. Massachusetts, 11/22
1985
115 .......... David Dunn ................................. Northeastern, 9/14 166 .......... David Dunn ........................................... Lehigh, 9/21 113 .......... Michael Walsh ............................. Massachusetts, 11/2
1984
131 .......... Brian McGillicuddy ............ Boston University, 11/10 117 .......... Brian McGillicuddy .................... Rhode Island, 11/17
1983
115 .......... Brian McGillicuddy ............................. Colgate, 11/19
1982
131 .......... Keith Hugger ......................................... Colgate, 9/11
1981
110 .......... Keith Hugger ....................................... Bucknell, 9/12 112 .......... David Debish ......................... New Hampshire, 10/3 123 .......... Keith Hugger ......................................... Maine, 10/24 123 .......... Keith Hugger ............................ Massachusetts, 10/31 161 .......... Keith Hugger ......................... Boston University, 11/7 175 .......... Keith Hugger .............................. Rhode Island, 11/14 236 .......... Keith Hugger .................................... Delaware, 11/27
The 200-Yard Club RUSHING Name Opponent, Date Nick Giaquinto Holy Cross, 1976 Vinny Clements Rhode Island, 1969 Kevin Wesley Massachusetts, 1989 Donald Brown Buffalo, 2009 Int. Bowl Tory Taylor Boston Univ., 1995 Wilbur Gilliard Richmond, 1993 Gary DuBose Massachusetts, 1984 Terry Caulley Buffalo, 2003 Kevin Wesley Boston Univ., 1989 Jordan Todman Pittsburgh, 2010 Mike Zito Vermont, 1969 Donald Brown Temple, 2008 Chris Bellamy Kent State, 2003 Donald Brown Virginia, 2008 Ed Long Rhode Island, 1992 Russ Clarke Vermont, 1974 Donald Brown Pittsburgh, 2006 Billy Parks Maine, 1983 RECEIVING Yards Name Opponent, Date 236 Keith Hugger Delaware, 1981 229 Mark Didio Boston Univ., 1991 229 Reggie Eccleston Rhode Island, 1980 222 Dak Newton Villanova, 1996 207 Geremy Davis Memphis, 2013 Yards 277 273 272 261 256 252 246 234 223 222 218 214 212 206 209 207 205 205
ALL-TIME 100-YARD GAME SUPERLATIVES GAMES WITH TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS (9) 2010 vs. Texas Southern (Todman 151, Frey 105) 2009 vs. Baylor (Dixon 149, Todman 103) 2009 vs. Notre Dame (Todman 130, Dixon 114) 2006 vs. Pitt (Do. Brown 205, Hernandez 130) 1997 vs. BU (Chandler 118, Jumpp 109) 1995 vs. Yale (Taylor 199, Gilliard 154) 1992 vs. Yale (Gilliard 198, Long 120) 1988 vs. Yale (Boothe 114, Gallaher 101) 1984 vs. Maine (DuBose 246, Parks 113) GAMES WITH TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS (12) 2013 vs. Memphis (Davis 207, Foxx 137) 1998 vs. Colgate (Fitzsimmons 142, Bond 128) 1998 vs. UMass (Fitzsimmons 118, Bond 113) 1997 vs. UMass (Bond 142, Taylor 109) 1992 vs. BU (Kozlowski 151, Davis 118) 1991 vs. UNH (Davis 151, Didio 130) 1991 vs. Lehigh (Didio 126, Kozlowski 111) 1991 vs. Yale (Didio 128, Davis 108) 1991 vs. Delaware (Didio 106, Davis 104) 1990 vs. Yale (Didio 131, Davis 105) 1990 vs. Maine (Davis 121, Didio 113) 1989 vs. SMU (Didio 148, Nolan 108) GAMES WITH A 100-YARD RUSHER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER (39) Last 11/21/15 vs. Houston MOST GAMES WITH A 100-YARD RUSHER 11 (2008 and 2010) MOST GAMES WITH A 100-YARD RECEIVER 9 (1997) MOST 100-YARD RUSHERS IN A SEASON 12 (2010) MOST 100-YARD RECEIVERS IN A SEASON 10 (1998, 1997, 1991, 1990)
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THE LAST TIME AN INDIVIDUAL... KICKOFF RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN By UConn: Robbie Frey (95), vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 1, 2011 By Opp.: Brandon Wilson (94), Houston, Nov. 21, 2015
THREE TOUCHDOWN PASSES
OPENING KICKOFF RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN
FOUR-PLUS TOUCHDOWN PASSES
By UConn: Larry Taylor (97), vs. Temple, Oct. 23, 2004 By Opp.: Adrian Bushell (100), Louisville, Nov. 19, 2011
STANDARD PUNT RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN
By UConn: Deshon Foxx (72), vs. Stony Brook, Sept. 6, 2014 By Opp.: Doug Beaumont (74), Louisville, Oct. 23, 2010
BLOCKED PUNT RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN
By UConn: Max DeLorenzo (0), vs. Massachusetts, Aug. 30, 2012 By Opp.: Charles Gaines (7), Louisville, Nov. 8, 2013
INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN
By UConn: Jamar Summers (67), at Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015 By Opp.: DaShawn Benton (32), vs. ECU, Oct. 30, 2015
FUMBLE RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN
By UConn: Marquise Vann (40), at Cincinnati, Oct. 19, 2013 By Opp.: Praise Martin-Oguike (11), Temple, Sept. 27, 2014
30-PLUS CARRIES
By UConn: Arkeel Newsome (32), vs. Houston, Nov. 21, 2015 By Opp.: Marlon Mack (31), USF, Sept. 19, 2014
100 YARDS RUSHING
By UConn: Arkeel Newsome (114), vs. Houston, Nov. 21, 2015 By Opp.: Jahad Thomas (119), Temple, Nov. 28, 2015
150 YARDS RUSHING
By UConn: Arkeel Newsome (179), vs. ECU, Oct. 30, 2015 By Opp.: Terrance West (156), Towson, Aug. 29, 2013
200 YARDS RUSHING
By UConn: Jordan Todman (222), vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 11, 2010 By Opp.: Ray Rice (217), Rutgers, Oct. 22, 2005
THREE RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
By UConn: Lyle McCombs (4), vs. Fordham, Sept. 3, 2011 By Opp.: Keenan Reynolds (3), Navy, Sept. 26, 2015
FOUR-PLUS RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
By UConn: Lyle McCombs (4), vs. Fordham, Sept, 3, 2011 By Opp.: Tony Hollings (4), Georgia Tech, Sept. 7, 2002
RUSHING TOUCHDOWN AND A RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN By UConn: Lyle McCombs, vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Storm Johnson, UCF, Oct. 26, 2013
5Â0-PLUS PASSING ATTEMPTS
By UConn: Casey Cochran (54), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Justin Holman (50), UCF, Oct. 10, 2015
300 YARDS PASSING
By UConn: Bryant Shirreffs (365), vs. USF, Oct. 17, 2015 By Opp.: Gunner Kiel (327), Cincinnati, Oct. 24, 2015
400 YARDS PASSING
By UConn: Casey Cochran (461), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Shane Carden (445), at East Carolina, Oct. 23, 2014
By UConn: Casey Cochran (4), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Paxton Lynch (4), Memphis, Nov. 29, 2014 By UConn: Casey Cochran (4), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Paxton Lynch (4), Memphis, Nov. 29, 2014
TEN-PLUS RECEPTIONS
By UConn: Geremy Davis (15), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 Deshon Foxx (11), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Mitch Juergens (10), BYU, Oct. 2, 2015
100 YARDS RECEIVING
By UConn: Noel Thomas (108), vs. Houston, Nov. 21, 2015 By Opp.: Chance Allen (105), Houston, Nov. 21, 2015
150 YARDS RECEIVING
By UConn: Geremy Davis (207), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: J.J. Worton (178), UCF, Nov. 1, 2014
200 YARDS RECEIVING
By UConn: Geremy Davis (207), vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Brandon Coleman (223), Rutgers, Nov. 26, 2011
TWO RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
By UConn: Noel Thomas (2), vs. Houston, Nov. 21, 2015 By Opp.: Rodney Adams (3), USF, Oct. 17, 2015
THREE-PLUS RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
By UConn: Dak Newton (3), vs. Villanova, Oct. 5, 1996 By Opp.: Rodney Adams (3), USF, Oct. 17, 2015
70-YARD PUNT
By UConn: Chris Pavasaris (74), at Louisville, Dec. 2, 2006 By Opp.: Tyson Beattie (71), Indiana, Sept. 23, 2006
MADE A 50-PLUS YARD FIELD GOAL
By UConn: Bobby Puyol (52), St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Marshall, Dec. 26, 2015 By Opp.: Shawn Moffit (50), UCF, Oct. 26, 2013
THREE FIELD GOALS
By UConn: Bobby Puyol (3), vs. Army, Sept. 12, 2015 By opponent: Nick Smith (3), St. Petersburg Bowl, Marshall, Dec. 26, 2015
FOUR FIELD GOALS
By UConn: Dave Teggart (4), at Cincinnati, Dec. 3, 2011 By Opp.: Andrew Gantz (4), Cincinnati, Oct. 24, 2015
TWO SACKS
By UConn: Luke Carrezola (2.0), vs. Houston, Nov. 21, 2015 By Opp.: Jamie Byrd (2.0), USF, Oct. 17, 2015
THREE-PLUS SACKS
By UConn: Trevardo Williams (3.0), at Louisville, Nov. 24, 2012 By Opp.: Marcus Whitfield (3.0), Maryland, Sept. 14, 2013
TWO INTERCEPTIONS
By UConn: Jamar Summers (2), vs. ECU, Oct. 30, 2015 By Opp.: Chris Carnegie (2), vs. Army, Nov. 8, 2014
THREE-PLUS INTERCEPTIONS
By UConn: Andrew Adams (3), vs. UCF, Nov. 1, 2014 By Opp.: Derek Carter (3), Maine, Oct. 14, 1995
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THE LAST TIME A TEAM... BLOCKED PUNT
By UConn: vs. Massachusetts, Aug. 30, 2012 (Taylor Mack block of Jeff Strait) By Opp.: Missouri, Sept. 19, 2015 (Clarence Green block of Justin Wain)
BLOCKED FIELD GOAL
By UConn: at BYU, Oct. 2, 2015 (Team block of Trevor Samson) By Opp.: Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015 (Parry Nickerson block of Bobby Puyol)
100-YARD RUSHER AND A 300-YARD PASSER
By UConn: vs. USF, Oct. 17, 2015 (Bryant Shirreffs, both) By Opp.: Cincinnati, Oct. 24, 2015 (Hosey Williams, Mike Boone and Gunner Kiel)
100-YARD RECEIVER AND A 300-YARD PASSER
By UConn: at East Carolina, Oct. 23, 2014 (Deshon Foxx and Chandler Whitmer) By Opp.: East Carolina, Oct. 23, 2014 (Justin Hardy, Cam Worthy and Shane Carden)
100-YARD RUSHER, 100-YARD RECEIVER AND A 300-YARD PASSER
By UConn: at W. Michigan, Sep. 22, 2012 (Lyle McCombs, Geremy Davis and Chandler Whitmer) By Opp.: Notre Dame, Nov. 21, 2009 (Armando Allen, Golden Tate, Michael Floyd, and Jimmy Clausen)
TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS
By UConn: vs. Texas Southern, Sept. 11, 2010 (Jordan Todman and Robbie Frey) By Opp.: Cincinnati, Oct. 24, 2015 (Mike Boone and Hosey Williams)
TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS
By UConn: vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 (Geremy Davis and Deshon Foxx) By Opp.: East Carolina, Oct. 23, 2014 (Justin Hardy and Cam Worthy)
TWO QBS THROW OVER 100 YARDS
By UConn: vs. BYU, Aug. 29, 2014 (Casey Cochran and Chandler Whitmer) By Opp.: Rutgers, Nov. 26, 2011 (Chas Dodd and Gary Nova)
30-PLUS FIRST DOWNS
By UConn: 31, vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: 31, BYU, Oct. 2, 2015
FEWER THAN 10 FIRST DOWNS
By UConn: 9, at Temple, Nov. 28, 2015 By Opp.: 9, Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015
LESS THAN 50 YARDS RUSHING
By UConn: 9, at Temple, Nov. 28, 2015 By Opp.: 34, at Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015
ATTEMPTED 50-PLUS PASSES
By UConn: 55, vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: 50, UCF, Oct. 10, 2015
300 YARDS RUSHING
By UConn: 358, vs. Buffalo, Jan. 3, 2009 By Opp.: 303, Navy, Sept. 26, 2015
400 YARDS PASSING
By UConn: 463, vs. Memphis, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: 439, Rutgers, Nov. 29, 2011
LESS THAN 100 YARDS PASSING
By UConn: 81, at Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015 By Opp.: 40, Navy, Sept. 26, 2015
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By UConn: 91, vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 11, 2006 By Opp.: 95, BYU, Oct. 2, 2015
500 YARDS OF TOTAL OFFENSE
By UConn: 528, vs. USF, Oct. 17, 2015 By Opp.: 612, Cincinnati, Oct. 24, 2015
600 YARDS OF TOTAL OFFENSE
By UConn: 600, vs. Liberty, Sept. 10, 2005 By Opp.: 612, Cincinnati, Oct. 24, 2015
TEN-PLUS PUNTS
By UConn: 11, at Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015 By Opp.: 11, Tulane, Nov. 7, 2015
ZERO PUNTS
By UConn: at Syracuse, Oct. 30, 2004 By Opp.: unknown (records available since 1961)
SUCCESSFUL ONSIDE KICK
By UConn: vs. Army, Nov. 8, 2014 By Opp.: Buffalo, Sep. 29, 2012
RECORDED A SAFETY
By UConn: vs. UCF, Oct. 10, 2015 (UCF stepped out and then back into end zone on kickoff) By Opp.: Missouri, Sept. 19, 2015 (Missouri recovered the ball off a blocked punt)
MADE TWO-POINT CONVERSION
By UConn: vs. Navy, Sept. 26, 2015 (Bryant Shirreffs pass to Noel Thomas) By Opp.: Pittsburgh, Oct. 10, 2009 (Bill Stull pass to Cedric McGee)
SCORED 50 POINTS
By UConn: UConn 62, Texas Southern 3, Sept. 11, 2010 By Opp.: UCF 62, UConn 17, Oct. 26, 2013
RECORDED A SHUTOUT
By UConn: UConn 37, Massachusetts 0, Aug. 30, 2012 By Opp.: Cincinnati 41, UConn 0, Nov. 22, 2014
RECORDED A SHUTOUT AT UCONN
By UConn: UConn 37, Massachusetts 0, Aug. 30, 2012 By Opp.: Cincinnati 41, UConn 0, Nov. 22, 2014
WON BY 30 OR MORE POINTS
By UConn: UConn 45, Memphis 10, Dec. 7, 2013 By Opp.: Memphis 41, UConn 10, Nov. 29, 2014
CAME FROM AT LEAST 10 POINTS BEHIND TO WIN
By UConn: UConn 28, Temple 21 (trailed 21-0), Nov. 23, 2013 By Opp.: Michigan 24, UConn 21 (trailed 21-7), Sept. 21, 2013
SCORED ON FIRST PLAY FROM SCRIMMAGE
By UConn: at Wake Forest, Nov. 15, 2003 (O’Neil Wilson 55 pass from Dan Orlovsky) By Opp.: USF, Oct. 7, 2006 (Matt Grothe 16 run)
WON ON THE FINAL SNAP OF REGULATION (NOT OT) By UConn: UConn 29, South Florida 27, Dec. 5, 2009 (Dave Teggart Field Goal) By Opp.: Pittsburgh 24, UConn 21, Oct. 10, 2009 (Dan Hutchins field goal)
OVERTIME WIN
By UConn: UConn 23, Louisville 20, Nov. 24, 2012 By Opp.: Temple 17, UConn 14, Oct. 13, 2012
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ALL-TIME INTERCEPTION RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
ALL-TIME FUMBLE RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
ALL-TIME PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
Name ............................ Yards ................... Opponent ....... Year
Name ............................ Yards ................... Opponent ....... Year
Name ......................... Yards ................ Opponent ...... Year Deshon Foxx................72...................... Stony Brook....... 2014 Max DeLorenzo........... 0.....................Massachusetts....... 2012 Nick Williams.............. 58..........................Maryland....... 2012 Nick Williams.............. 80.........................Pittsburgh....... 2012 Robert McClain .......... 87 ...................... Cincinnati ..... 2009 Jasper Howard.............. 69............................Syracuse...... 2008 Larry Taylor ................. 68 .................... Wake Forest ..... 2007 Larry Taylor ................. 74 ........................ Louisville ..... 2007 Larry Taylor ................. 72 .............................. Army ..... 2006 Larry Taylor ................. 68 ............................. Toledo ..... 2004 Cathlyn Clarke ........... 31 ....................... Kent State ..... 2002 Ezra Carey ................... 5 ............................... Miami ..... 2002 Terrance Smith ............ 0 .................... Rhode Island ..... 2000 Jordan Younger ........... 68 ............................. Maine ..... 1999 Jordan Younger ........... 68 ........................ Villanova ..... 1999 Antonio Grant ............ 0 .................... Northeastern ..... 1999 Jordan Younger ........... 6 .................... Rhode Island ..... 1997 Dak Newton ............... 80 ................. Massachusetts ..... 1996 Carl Bond ................... 0 ............ Boston University ..... 1996 Carl Bond ................... 0 ............................. Hofstra ..... 1996 Kevin Bannister .......... 19 ...................... Richmond ..... 1994 Mike Walker ............... 0 .......................... Villanova ..... 1994 Richard Connors ........ 20 .......... Boston University ..... 1994 Mark Chapman .......... 48 .................. Northeastern ..... 1992 Mike Nolan ................ 80 ................. Massachusetts ..... 1989 David Dunn ............... 72 .......... Boston University ..... 1986 Scott Daniels ............... 79 ................. Massachusetts ..... 1986 Matt Latham ............... 64 .................. Morgan State ..... 1984 Matt Latham ............... 76 ................................. Yale ..... 1983 Matt Latham ............... 64 ................................. Yale ..... 1983 Joe Markus .................. 72 .................. Northeastern ..... 1982 Pete Rostosky .............. 22 .................. Rhode Island ..... 1982 Pete Rostosky .............. 5 ................................... Yale ..... 1980 Reggie Eccleston ......... 70 ................................. Yale ..... 1979 Joe Markus .................. 59 ............................. Maine ..... 1979 Dave Jacobs ................. 10 ............................... Navy ..... 1975 Rich Hedgepeth .......... 47 ........................... Rutgers ..... 1975 Nick Giaquinto ........... 66 ..................... Holy Cross ..... 1975 Brian Herosian ............ 45 ................................. Yale ..... 1972 Bob Warren ................. 30 ............................. Maine ..... 1971 Nick Rossetti ............... 0 .............................. Temple ..... 1964 John Billingslea ........... 65 .................. Rhode Island ..... 1964 John Thompson .......... 96 ............... Worcester Tech ..... 1936
Jamar Summers......... 67..............................Tulane.......2015 Byron Jones..................70................................... USF....... 2014 Yawin Smallwood........59...............................Temple....... 2013 Dwayne Gratz..............37....................Massachusetts....... 2012 Ty-Meer Brown .......... 48 ................. West Virginia ..... 2011 Jerome Junior .............. 27 ............................ Buffalo ..... 2010 Blidi Wreh-Wilson ......46 ............................. Buffalo ..... 2010 Blidi Wreh-Wilson ......44 ........................ Vanderbilt ..... 2010 Lawrence Wilson ........ 55 ................................ USF ..... 2010 Dwayne Gratz ............. 46 ...................... Oklahoma ..... 2011 Robert Vaughn ............ 20 ....................... Pittsburgh ..... 2009 Dahna Deleston .......... 100............................Buffalo ..... 2009 Robert McClain .......... 37............................Syracuse ..... 2008 Robert McClain .......... 28........................ Cincinnati ..... 2008 Lawrence Wilson ........ 45.......................... Louisville ..... 2008 Danny Lansanah ......... 49 .......................... Syracuse ..... 2007 Scott Lutrus ................ 23 ................. South Florida ..... 2007 Lawrence Wilson ........ 51 ....................... Pittsburgh ..... 2007 Scott Lutrus ................ 25 ............................. Maine ..... 2007 Darius Butler .............. 36 .............................. Duke ..... 2007 Danny Lansanah ......... 39 ........................... Indiana ..... 2006 Darius Butler .............. 84 .............................. Army ..... 2005 Anthony Rouzier ........ 51 .............................. Army ..... 2005 Justin Perkins .............. 9 ......................... Pittsburgh ..... 2004 Justin Perkins .............. 27 .............................. Duke ..... 2004 Alfred Fincher ............. 16 .................. Murray State ..... 2004 Chris Meyer ................ 63 ....................... Kent State ..... 2002 Razul Wallace .............. 31 .............. Florida Atlantic ..... 2002 Jamal Lundy ................ 62 ............................ Temple ..... 2002 Jordan Younger ........... 24 ........................... Hofstra ..... 1998 Anthony Carter ........... 37 .......... Massachusetts (II) ..... 1998 Charles Adams ............ 43 ................................. Yale ..... 1997 Louis Waggoner .......... 77 ............................ Buffalo ..... 1997 Scott Mitchell ............. 37 ........................ Villanova ..... 1992 Jim Reppi .................... 35 ................. Massachusetts ..... 1991 Rusty Neal .................. 43 ............................. Maine ..... 1990 Scott Daniels ............... 27 ................. Massachusetts ..... 1987 Jeff Thomas ................. 72 .......... Boston University ..... 1979 Peter Lamagna ............ 28 ............................. Maine ..... 1978 Rich Fenton ................ 36 ..................... Holy Cross ..... 1975 Mike McCarthy .......... 25 ............................ Lehigh ..... 1973 Jon Krot ...................... 35 ............................. Maine ..... 1968 Gene Campbell ........... 35 ................................. Yale ..... 1966 John Billingslea ........... 25 .......... Boston University ..... 1963 Jeff McConnell ........... 48 ................................. Yale ..... 1962 Dave Korponai ........... 100 ................ Rhode Island ..... 1962 Bob Strickland ............ 76 .................... Middlebury ..... 1945 Bob Donnelly ............. 69 ........................... Rutgers ..... 1940 Len Posner .................. 84 ................... Coast Guard ..... 1936 James Rankin .............. 80 ............................. Brown ..... 1936 Pheno Tombari ........... 93 ......................... Wesleyan ..... 1928
Andrew Adams............32................................. SMU....... 2014 Ty-Meer Brown............34........................... Michigan....... 2013 Marquise Vann.............40......................... Cincinnati....... 2013 Kendall Reyes .............. 9 ............................. Rutgers ..... 2011 Byron Jones ................. 10 ................................ USF ..... 2011 Yawin Smallwood ....... 64 ....................... Vanderbilt ..... 2011 Dwayne Gratz ............. 34 .......................... Syracuse ..... 2009 Jamal Lundy ................ 0 ......................... Utah State ..... 2001 Cliff Hill ...................... 72 ............................ Buffalo ..... 2001 Jeff DeLucia ................ 70 ................. Massachusetts ..... 1999 Jeff DeLucia ................ 63 .......... Massachusetts (II) ..... 1998 Jeff DeLucia ................ 74 ............................ Buffalo ..... 1997 Anthony Carter ........... 55 .................. Rhode Island ..... 1997 Linwood Vereen .......... 33 .................. Rhode Island ..... 1989 Mike Walsh ................. 0 .................... Northeastern ..... 1985 Keith Hugger .............. 0 .......................... Delaware ..... 1982 Gary Brooks ................ 0 ................... Massachusetts ..... 1979 Don Thompson .......... 20 ........................... Rutgers ..... 1973 Dave Robeson ............. 0 .................... Rhode Island ..... 1972 Paul Carney ................. 100 ............... Massachusetts ..... 1935
ALL-TIME KICKOFF RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Name ............................ Yards ................... Opponent ....... Year
Nick Williams ............. 100 ......................... Rutgers ..... Nick Williams ............. 95 ....................... Pittsburgh ..... Robbie Frey ................. 95 ...................... Oklahoma ..... Robbie Frey ................. 100 ......................... Rutgers ..... Jordan Todman ........... 96 ................... Notre Dame ..... Mike Lang ................... 80 .......................... Syracuse ..... Tyvon Branch ............. 97 ........................... Rutgers ..... Tyvon Branch ............. 97 ............................. Akron ..... Darius Butler .............. 90 ................. South Florida ..... Larry Taylor ................. 97 ............................ Temple ..... Jordan Younger ........... 92 .......... Massachusetts (II) ..... Tory Taylor .................. 89 ............................. Maine ..... George Boothe ............ 93 ............................. Maine ..... Gary DuBose .............. 100 ............................... Yale ..... Ted Walton ................. 98 ............. New Hampshire ..... Herb DeGraffe ............ 94 .......... Boston University ..... Rich Hedgepeth .......... 82 ..................... Holy Cross ..... Nick Giaquinto ........... 100 ........... New Hampshire ..... Rich Mason ................ 91 .......... Boston University ..... Mike Zito .................... 98 ......................... Vermont .....
2010 2010 2011 2009 2009 2009 2007 2007 2005 2004 1998 1998 1986 1983 1978 1977 1976 1975 1975 1968
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MISCELLANEOUS RETURN TOUCHDOWN RECORDS
Players w/ Kick Return, Punt Return and Interception Return in Career Jordan Younger, 1996-99 • kick return vs. Massachusetts (II) in 1998 • punt returns vs. Maine and Villanova in 1999 and Rhode Island in 1997 • interception return vs. Hofstra in 1998
Players w/ Kick Return and Punt Return in Career Larry Taylor, 2004-07 • kick return vs. Temple in 2004 • four punt returns Jordan Younger, 1996-99 • kick return vs. Massachusetts (II) in 1998 • punt returns vs. Maine and Villanova in 1999 and Rhode Island in 1997 Nick Giaquinto, 1975-76 • kick return vs. New Hampshire in 1975 • punt return vs. Holy Cross in 1975 Rich Hedgepeth, 1974-76 • kick return vs. Holy Cross in 1976 • punt return vs. Rutgers in 1975
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Ni ck Williams, 2009-12 • two kickoff returns in 2010 • two punt returns in 2012
Players w/ Punt Return and Interception Return in Career
Robert McClain, 2006-2009 • punt returns vs. Cincinnati in 2009 • interception returns vs. Cincinnati and Syracuse in 2008 Jordan Younger, 1996-99 • punt returns vs. Maine and Villanova in 1999 and Rhode Island in 1997 • interception return vs. Hofstra in 1998 Scott Daniels, 1984-87 • punt return vs. Massachusetts in 1986 • interception return vs. Massachusetts in 1987 John Billingslea, 1963-65 • punt return vs. Rhode Island in 1964 • interception return vs. Boston University in 1963
Players w/ Interception Return and Fumble Return in Career Byron Jones, 2011-14 • fumble return vs. USF in 2011 • interception return vs. USF in 2014 Yawin Smallwood, 2011-13 • fumble return vs. Vanderbilt in 2011 • interception return vs. Temple in 2013 Anthony Carter, 1996-99 • interception return vs. Massachusetts (II) in 1998 • fumble return vs. Rhode Island in 1997
Games w/ Multiple Return Touchdowns
vs. Buffalo in 2010 – Junior (IR), Wreh-Wilson (IR) vs. Oklahoma in 2011 – Gratz (IR), Frey (KR) vs. Syracuse in 2009 – Lang (KR), Gratz (FR) vs. Army in 2005 – Butler (IR), Rouzier (IR) vs. Massachusetts (II) in 1998 – Younger (KR), DeLucia (FR), Carter (IR)
vs. Buffalo in 1997 – DeLucia (FR), Waggoner (IR) vs. Rhode Island in 1997 – Carter (FR), Younger (PR) vs. Yale in 1983 – Latham (PR, 2), DuBose (KR)
Games w/ Most Return Touchdowns Vs. Massachusetts in 2012 – Gratz (IR), DeLorenzo (PR)
Seasons w/ Most Return Touchdowns 2007 – 9 (5 IR, 2 KR, 2 PR) 2010 – 8 (5 IR, 3 KR) 1975 – 6 (3 PR, 2 KR, 1 IR) 2009 – 5 (1 IR, 3 KR, 1 FR) 2008 – 5 (4 IR, 1 PR) 2004 – 5 (3 IR, 1 KR, 1 PR) 1998 – 5 (2 IR, 2 KR, 1 FR) 1997 – 5 (2 IR, 2 FR, 1 PR)
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TOTAL OFFENSE — YARDS
TOUCHDOWN CATCHES
1. 566 2. 537 3. 555
1. 3.
Tom Erhardt, Rhode Island, 1985 Matt Nagy, Delaware, 1998 Zach Collaros, Cincinnati, 2009
TOTAL OFFENSE — PLAYS 1. 73 73 3. 64
Chris Boden, Villanova, 1999 Mickey Fein, Maine, 1997 Mike Romo, Southern Methodist, 1989
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
297 274 262 246 241
Marcel Shipp, Massachusetts, 1998 Greg Jennings, Western Michigan, 2003 Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma, 2011 Jerry Azumah, New Hampshire, 1998 Alvin Porch, William & Mary, 1997
RUSHING YARDS 1. 257 2. 237 3. 234
Marcel Shipp, Massachusetts, 1998 Curtis Keaton, James Madison, 1999 Jerry Azumah, New Hampshire, 1998
RUSHING CARRIES 1. 53 2. 47 3. 40
Jerry Azumah, New Hampshire, 1998 L.J. McKanas, Northeastern, 2000 Gregg Drew, Boston University, 1981
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2.
5 4 4 4 4 4 4
Curtis Keaton, James Madison, 1999 Tony Hollings, Georgia Tech, 2002 Dwone Hicks, Middle Tennessee, 2001 Dwone Hicks, Middle Tennessee, 2000 Tony Vinson, Towson State, 1993 Garry Pearson, UMass, 1982 Bill Burnham, New Hampshire, 1977
PASSING YARDS 1. 566 2. 556 3. 522
Tom Erhardt, Rhode Island, 1985 Matt Nagy, Delaware, 1998 Mickey Fein, Maine, 1997
PASSING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 2. 3.
69 64 64 61
Chris Boden, Villanova, 1999 Shane Carden, East Carolina, 2014 Mike Romo, Southern Methodist, 1989 Mickey Fein, Maine, 1997
PASSING COMPLETIONS 1. 2. 3. 3.
43 40 38 38
Chris Boden, Villanova, 1999 Tom Erhardt, Rhode Island, 1985 Shane Carden, East Carolina, 2014 Mickey Fein, Maine, 1997
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. 2.
8 5 5 5
Tom Erhardt, Rhode Island, 1985 Alex Carder, Western Michigan, 2011 Mickey Fein, Maine, 1997 Glenn Kempa, Lehigh, 1991
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 1. 2.
6 5 5 5
Greg Farland, Rhode Island, 1986 Dave Wienke, Rhode Island, 1983 Dave Palazzi, Massachusetts, 1988 Tony Squitieri, Rhode Island, 1992
PASS RECEPTIONS 1. 16 16 3. 15
Brian Forster, Rhode Island, 1985 Brian Finneran, Villanova, 1996 Eddie Conti, Delaware, 1998
RECEIVING YARDS 1. 354 2. 223 3. 205
Eddie Conti, Delaware, 1998 Brandon Coleman, Rutgers, 2011 Brian Forster, Rhode Island, 1985
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Brian Forster, Rhode Island, 1985 Dameon Reilly, Rhode Island, 1985 Rodney Adams, USF, 2015 Jeff Godfrey, UCF, 2013 Ed Young, Buffalo, 2010 Dameon Reilly, Rhode Island, 1984
PUNT RETURNS (SINCE 1992) 1.
5 5 5 5 5
Tavon Austin, West Virginia, 2011 Vaughn Rivers, West Virginia, 2007 Jackie Chambers, USF, 2005 David Sofran, Northeastern, 1998 Jeff Yeakel, Hofstra, 1997
PUNT RETURN YARDS (SINCE 1992) 1. 105 2. 89 3. 67 4. 66 5. 57 6. 53
Doug Beaumont, Louisville, 2010 Sean Dillard, Temple, 2001 Kory Blackwell, Massachusetts, 1996 Ray Stith, Army, 2003 Vaughn Rivers, West Virginia, 2007 Andre Jones, Akron, 2007
KICKOFF RETURNS (SINCE 1992) 1. 2.
8 7 7 7 7 7
Scott Wesley, Army, 2005 Raji El-Amin, Rhode Island, 2006 Scott Wesley, Army, 2004 Tony Szydlowski, Maine, 1993 John Allen, James Madison, 1993 Brian Merritt, Rhode Island, 1992
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS (SINCE 1992) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
194 162 155 144 141
Jabari Marshall, Duke, 2007 Brian Merritt, Rhode Island, 1992 John Allen, James Madison, 1993 Marty Gilyard, Cincinnati, 2009 Raji El-Amin, Rhode Island, 2006
PUNTS (SINCE 1992) 1. 6.
11 11 11 11 11 10 10
Zachary Block, Tulane, 2015 Ben Woods, Buffalo, 2005 James Gaither, Murray State, 2004 Dominic Milano, Buffalo, 2003 Scott McMahan, Buffalo, 2002 Teddy Dellaganna, Rutgers, 2009 Alex Bradford, Army, 2003
PUNTING YARDS (SINCE 1992) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
463 433 429 427 421
Scott McMahon, Buffalo, 2002 Dominic Milano, Buffalo, 2003 Kash Keifer, Maine, 2007 Zachary Block, Tulane, 2015 Teddy Dellaganna, Rutgers, 2009
FIELD GOALS MADE (SINCE 1992) 1. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Chris Philpott, Louisville Jacob Rogers, Cincinnati, 2009 Jeremy Ito, Rutgers, 2007 Kevin Lovell, Cincinnati, 2006 Dave Ettinger, Hofstra, 1997 Brandon Hanes, Northeastern, 1996 Jim Richter, Furman, 1993
EXTRA POINTS MADE (SINCE 1992) 1. 4.
8 8 8 7 7
Pat McAfee, West Virginia, 2007 Cap Poklemba, Temple, 2001 Mike Griffin, Rhode Island, 1985 Mark Drozik, Delaware, 1991 Larry Muczynski, Navy, 1975
MOST TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2.
5 4 4 4 4
Curtis Keaton, James Madison, 1999 Tony Hollings, Georgia Tech, 2002 Dwone Hicks, Middle Tennessee, 2001 Dwone Hicks, Middle Tennessee, 2000 Tony Vinson, Towson State, 1993
4 4 4 4
Garry Pearson, UMass, 1982 Bill Burnham, New Hampshire, 1977 Brian Forster, Rhode Island, 1985 Dameon Reilly, Rhode Island, 1985
POINTS SCORED 69 Holy Cross 66 West Virginia 66 Middle Tennessee 65 Trinity 62 Massachusetts 59 Delaware 56 Temple 56 Hofstra 56 Rhode Island 56 Wesleyan 55 Boston College 55 Navy 52 Virginia Tech 52 Georgia Southern 51 Rhode Island 51 Boston College
1919 2007 2000 1909 1999 1998 2001 1999 1985 1911 2000 1975 2001 1998 1909 1928
TOUCHDOWNS 9 West Virginia 9 Middle Tennessee 9 Delaware
2007 2000 1998
PAT (KICK) 9 West Virginia 2007 8 Temple 2001 8 Massachusetts 1999 8 Rhode Island 1985
PLAYS RUN ON OFFENSE 115 Buffalo
1997
YARDS ON OFFENSE 732 Delaware
1998
PASSING YARDS 584 Delaware
1998
RUSHING CARRIES 83 Massachusetts 1981
RUSHING YARDS 530 Georgia Southern 517 West Virginia 464 Navy 408 James Madison 392 Delaware
1998 2007 2006 1999 1990
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 7 7 7
West Virginia Middle Tennessee Georgia Southern
2007 2000 1998
PUNT RETURN YARDS 121 Iowa State 105 Louisville 90 Virginia Tech 89 Temple
2002 2010 2003 2001
KICKOFF RETURNS 10 Rhode Island 9 Central Connecticut 9 Wake Forest 9 Yale
2006 1995 2003 1998
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 208 Duke 202 Yale
2007 1995
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WINS-LOSSES
MOST WINS IN SEASON 1998 — 10 2007 — 9 2003 — 9 2010 — 8 2009 — 8 2008 — 8 2004 — 8 1995 — 8 1989 — 8 1986 — 8 1973 — 8 1901 — 8
FEWEST WINS 1932 — 0
MOST LOSSES 2014 — 10 1977 — 10
FEWEST LOSSES 1924 — 0
WINNING PERCENTAGE 1924 — 6-0-2 .875 1945 — 7-1-0 .875 1944 — 7-1-0 .875 1926 — 7-1-0 .875 1901 — 8-2-0 .800 1936 — 7-2-0 .778 1973 — 8-2-1 .773 1998 — 10-3-0 .769 2003 — 9-3-0 .750 1942 — 6-2-0 .750
TOTAL OFFENSE TOTAL PLAYS 2003 — 946 1998 — 916 2009 — 903 2007 — 894 2004 — 885 1988 — 865 2010 — 858 2002 — 842 1990 — 837 1991 — 836 1989 — 832 2013 — 827 1987 — 827 2011 — 825 2015 — 819 1992 — 816
NET YARDS 2003 — 5730 1998 — 5514 2004 — 5157 2009 — 5034 1991 — 4659 2008 — 4629 1997 — 4614 1988 — 4606 1990 — 4534 2007 — 4513 1989 — 4478 1995 — 4469 1987 — 4431 1981 — 4394 2002 — 4310
RUSHING CARRIES 1978 — 594 1995 — 582 1973 — 579 1957 — 566 1982 — 564 2008 — 556 1958 — 544 1983 — 540 2007 — 534 1968 — 530 2009 — 528 1956 — 518
NET YARDS 2008 — 2813 1995 — 2529 1958 — 2314 1968 — 2273 2010 — 2271 2009 — 2219 2006 — 2195 2003 — 2195 1956 — 2181 1987 — 2121 1976 — 2112 2007 — 2098 1992 — 2085
TOUCHDOWNS 2009 — 30 2008 — 27 1998 — 26 1993 — 26 1997 — 25 2002 — 22 1988 — 22 2003 — 21 1995 — 21 1989 — 21 1987 — 21 2010 — 20 1968 — 20 1992 — 19 2006 — 18 1981 — 18 1976 — 18
PASSING ATTEMPTS 2003 — 483 1991 — 465 2004 — 464 2013 — 439 2000 — 437 1998 — 425 1990 — 422 1988 — 412 2002 — 392 2001 — 376 2009 — 375 1989 — 369 1999 — 368 2007 — 360 2011 — 359 2010 — 357 1970 — 347 2015 — 342 2014 — 341 1986 — 338 1987 — 332
COMPLETIONS 2004 — 288 2003 — 283 1991 — 269 1990 — 265 1988 — 251 2013 — 241 1998 — 238 2000 — 237 2002 — 232
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1989 — 217 2009 — 214 2007 — 202 2015 — 201 1987 — 198 1986 — 193 1999 — 190 2010 — 188 2014 — 185 2011 — 182 2001 — 169 1997 — 169
PERCENT COMPLETED 2004 — .629 1990 — .628 1988 — .609 1987 — .596 2002 — .592 2015 — .588 1989 — .588 2003 — .586 1993 — .580 1991 — .578 2009 — .571 1986 — .571 2007 — .561 1998 — .560 1963 — .557
HAD INTERCEPTED 1982 — 25 1981 — 22 1970 — 22 1985 — 21 1969 — 21 1953 — 21 1949 — 21 1991 — 21 1999 — 19 2013 — 18 1977 — 18 1976 — 18 1964 — 18
YARDS
1998 — 3591 2003 — 3575 2004 — 3376 1991 — 3316 1990 — 3161 2000 — 2879 1997 — 2871 1988 — 2839 2013 — 2810 2009 — 2815 2002 — 2671 1989 — 2524 1981 — 2507 2007 — 2415 2015 — 2412 1996 — 2359 2011 — 2336
TD PASSES 2003 — 33 1998 — 32 1990 — 27 2004 — 23 1997 — 23 2002 — 21 1991 — 21 1996 — 18 1988 — 18 1987 — 18 1981 — 18 2000 — 17 1989 — 17 1980 — 17
PUNTING NUMBER 1975 — 85 1983 — 84 2001 — 83 1979 — 82 2014 — 80 2010 — 79 2002 — 79 1984 — 79 2005 — 77 2015 — 76 2007 — 76 2006 — 74 1978 — 74
AVERAGE — PUNT 2009 — 42.5 2010 — 41.3 2003 — 40.6 1999 — 40.4 2007 — 40.2 1998 — 40.2 1988 — 40.1 2013 — 39.8 2008 — 39.8 1996 — 39.8 1994 — 39.7 1980 — 39.4 2000 — 39.3 2002 — 38.8 2001 — 38.6 2014 — 38.5 2006 — 38.4
YARDS
2001 — 3200 1983 — 3115 2014 — 3078 2002 — 3064 2007 — 3055 1975 — 2965 2015 — 2866 2006 — 2845 2013 — 2820 1979 — 2725 1999 — 2709 2009 — 2680 1977 — 2627
PUNT RETURNS *from 1961
NUMBER 1985 — 43 2003 — 42 1986 — 40 1971 — 40 1968 — 39 2009 — 38 2007 — 38 2002 — 38 1980 — 37 2005 — 36 1988 — 36 1981 — 36
YARDS
2007 — 429 2004 — 417 2009 — 412 1985 — 390 1986 — 380 2005 — 371 1980 — 369 2010 — 360 1982 — 344 1992 — 336 1975 — 333 1995 — 321 1979 — 320 2008 — 306 1981 — 301
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KICKOFF RETURNS *from 1961
NUMBER 1998 — 63 2010 — 55 2008 — 54 2009 — 53 2001 — 53 1991 — 53 2000 — 51 1999 — 51 2007 — 50 1976 — 50 1990 — 49 2014 — 48 2006 — 48 1987 — 48 1975 — 47
YARDS
2010 — 1487 1998 — 1395 2009 — 1365 2008 — 1145 2007 — 1116 1975 — 1074 2001 — 1056 2011 — 1039 1991 — 1024 2006 — 982 2014 — 949 1976 — 947 2000 — 943 1987 — 942 2005 — 912 1990 — 907 1999 — 902 2004 — 889 1994 — 889
INTERCEPTIONS *from 1955
NUMBER 1992 — 25 2007 — 23 2010 — 20 2002 — 20 1987 — 20 1983 — 20 1998 — 19 1986 — 19 1978 — 19 1973 — 19 1970 — 19 1958 — 19
YARDS
2010 — 486 1958 — 420 2007 — 382 2002 — 368 2008 — 358 1956 — 321 1978 — 313 1973 — 298 1997 — 281 1992 — 278 1962 — 266 1970 — 233 2005 — 227 1955 — 207
FUMBLES *from 1961
NUMBER 1978 — 42 1987 — 40 1990 — 36 1981 — 34 1976 — 34 1972 — 34 1986 — 32 1982 — 32 1974 — 32 1966 — 32
FUMBLES LOST 1978 — 30 1976 — 22 1987 — 21 1972 — 21 1974 — 19 1981 — 18 1983 — 17 1977 — 17 1970 — 17 1961 — 17
FIRST DOWNS *from 1980
TOTAL
2003 — 297 1998 — 294 2004 — 269 2009 — 254 2008 — 248 1995 — 248 1989 — 248 1988 — 247 1990 — 245 2007 — 244 1991 — 240 2002 — 231 1981 — 230 1987 — 229 1997 — 225 2000 — 224
RUSHING 1995 — 150 2008 — 144 1998 — 121 2009 — 119 1992 — 117 2007 — 110 1988 — 110 1982 — 109 2003 — 108 1981 — 108 1987 — 107 2010 — 106 2005 — 106 2006 — 102
PASSING 2004 — 165 2003 — 164 1991 — 156 1990 — 154 1998 — 152 2000 — 131 1988 — 126 2009 — 124 1989 — 120 2002 — 117 1997 — 113 2007 — 112 2011 — 108 1987 — 108 1981 — 108
PENALTY 2001 — 28 2000 — 27 1989 — 27
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2003 — 25 2014 — 22 2008 — 22 2007 — 22 2002 — 22 1998 — 21 1995 — 21 2015 — 20 2011 — 20 1996 — 20 1993 — 18 1999 — 17 1990 — 17
PENALTIES *from 1968
NUMBER 1987 — 94 1990 — 86 1992 — 85 1989 — 85 1984 — 84 2000 — 83 1988 — 83 2007 — 79 1998 — 76 2002 — 75 2001 — 75 2015 — 74 2014 — 74 1991 — 74
YARDS PENALIZED 1987 — 869 1990 — 814 1989 — 799 1991 — 742 1988 — 736 1984 — 726 2014 — 721 2000 — 681 1992 — 666 1998 — 658 2001 — 650 2004 — 615 2002 — 599 2015 — 595
POINTS
POINTS SCORED 1998 — 461 2003 — 408 2009 — 405 1997 — 398 2002 — 373 2004 — 363 2007 — 344 2010 — 343 2008 — 324 1990 — 308 1988 — 298 1989 — 297 2011 — 291 1987 — 291 1981 — 291 1958 — 281 1995 — 279 2005 — 272 1993 — 261
POINTS ALLOWED 1998 — 413 2001 — 370 1999 — 383 2000 — 368 2013 — 363 2014 — 358 1991 — 340 2006 — 324 2009 — 307 2003 — 300
2011 — 292 1977 — 290 2010 — 286 1990 — 281 1954 — 276 2002 — 270 1994 — 264 2004 — 260
FEWEST POINTS SCORED 1955 — 68 1950 — 82 1977 — 84 1963 — 91 1966 — 92 1954 — 92 1962 — 97 1964 — 99 1965 — 100 1971 — 107
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED 1956 — 100 1951 — 102 1955 — 105 1959 — 111 1963 — 113 1965 — 116 1957 — 121 1964 — 123 1960 — 123 1958 — 134 1950 — 134
MOST TDS 1998 — 63 2003 — 54 1997 — 53 2009 — 52 2002 — 48 2004 — 44 1990 — 42 2007 — 40 1989 — 40 1988 — 40 1987 — 40 1958 — 39 2010 — 38 2008 — 37 1956 — 37 1981 — 36
MOST PAT (KICK) 1998 — 56 2003 — 49 2002 — 48 2009 — 47 1997 — 45 2010 — 38 2004 — 37 1990 — 36 1988 — 35 2008 — 34 2007 — 34 1989 — 34 1987 — 32 1981 — 31 2005 — 30 2011 — 29 2006 — 28 1993 — 28 1980 — 28 2013 — 27
MOST RUN CONVERSIONS (PATS) 1958 — 15 1959 — 11 1960 — 5 1968 — 3 1966 — 3 1961 — 3
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OFFENSE
POINTS SCORED
# Opponent 125 Newport NTS 76 Norwich 71 Massachusetts 68 Cooper Union 65 Wesleyan 63 Kent State 63 Yale 63 St. Stephens 62 Texas Southern 61 Florida Atlantic 59 Liberty 56 Rhode Island 55 Buffalo 55 American Int’l
TOUCHDOWNS
11 Norwich
PAT (KICK)
9 Kent State 9 Yale 4 2
PAT (RUN)
American Int’l
PAT (PASS)
American Int’l
FIELD GOALS
4 Cincinnati 4 USF 4 Toledo 4 Yale 4 New Hampshire 4 New Hampshire 4 Northeastern
POINTS ALLOWED
69 Holy Cross 66 West Virginia 66 Middle Tennessee 65 Trinity 62 UCF 62 Massachusetts 59 Delaware 56 Temple 56 Hofstra 56 Rhode Island 56 Wesleyan 55 Boston College 55 Navy 52 Virginia Tech 52 Georgia Southern
Year 1949 1937 1956 1926 1908 2002 1998 1920 2010 2002 2005 1980 1997 1958 1937 2002 1998 1958 1958 2011 2010 2004 1995 1986 1982 1966 1919 2007 2000 1909 2013 1999 1998 2001 1999 1985 1911 2000 1975 2001 1998
PLAYS RUN ON OFFENSE
103 Boston University 100 Rhode Island 99 Colgate 98 Bucknell 98 Maine 97 New Hampshire 91 Villanova 91 Rhode Island 91 Yale 92 Kent State 91 Pittsburgh 90 Boston University 90 Boston University 89 Liberty 89 Rhode Island 89 Boston College
1988 1991 1983 1980 1978 1981 1992 1989 1989 2003 2006 1992 1989 2005 1992 2003
YARDS ON OFFENSE
618 Yale 613 Buffalo 600 Liberty 599 Boston University 579 Rhode Island
174
1995 2003 2005 1997 1992
569 Yale 568 Western Michigan 567 Rhode Island 567 Rhode Island 566 Syracuse 555 Yale 554 Yale 549 Massachusetts 538 Memphis 536 Wake Forest
RUSHING CARRIES
80 Maine 72 Bucknell 67 Vermont 66 Holy Cross 65 Rhode Island 65 Yale 64 Rhode Island 63 New Hampshire 63 Northeastern 63 Northeastern 62 Pittsburgh 62 Liberty 62 Boston University 61 Rhode Island 61 New Hampshire
1991 2003 2006 1987 2004 1990 1998 1998 2013 2003
1978 1980 1974 1978 1995 1973 1978 1995 1978 1980 2006 2005 1982 1983 1974
RUSHING YARDS
437 Massachusetts 1956 418 Rhode Island 2006 394 Yale 1995 385 Rhode Island 1992 382 Virginia 2008 376 Liberty 2005 359 Yale 1973 358 Buffalo 2009 International Bowl 351 Boston University 1995 339 Yale 1992 330 Richmond 1993 328 Boston University 1975 320 Rhode Island 1978 317 Pittsburgh 2006 317 Boston University 1997 311 Maine 1981
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
10 Norwich 6 Texas Southern 6 Liberty 6 James Madison 6 Boston University 6 Boston University 5 Hofstra 5 Rhode Island 5 Central Connecticut 5 Rhode Island 5 New Hampshire
1937 2010 2005 1993 1976 1975 2008 2006 1995 1993 1974
PASSING ATTEMPTS
67 Rhode Island 58 James Madison 56 Rutgers 56 New Hampshire 55 Memphis 55 Boston College 54 Louisville 53 Northeastern 52 Delaware 51 Syracuse 51 Kent State 51 Cincinnati 51 Utah State 51 Delaware 51 Rhode Island 49 Georgia Tech 49 Eastern Michigan 48 BYU 48 Boston University 48 Colgate
1991 1999 2009 1999 2013 2003 2000 1988 1990 2004 2003 2001 2001 1991 1988 2004 2000 2014 1988 1983
PASSING COMPLETIONS
39 Syracuse 37 Memphis 37 James Madison 37 Delaware 36 Rhode Island 33 Northeastern 32 Delaware 31 Villanova 30 Rhode Island 30 Boston University 29 Buffalo 29 Navy 28 USF 28 Georgia Tech 28 Kent State 28 Maine
2004 2013 1999 1991 1991 1988 1990 1990 1988 1988 2004 2002 2015 2004 2003 1990
PASSING YARDS
463 Memphis 2013 445 Syracuse 2004 433 New Hampshire 1991 413 Massachusetts 1998 402 Yale 1991 396 Yale 1998 389 Rhode Island 1991 386 Murray State 2004 382 Cincinnati 2001 378 West Virginia 2009 373 Rutgers 2009 371 Yale 1990 368 Boston University 1992 365 USF 2015 360 William & Mary 1998 353 Delaware State 1985
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
6 Yale 5 Murray State 5 Akron 5 Army 5 Rhode Island
1998 2004 2003 2003 1980
30 30 30
FIRST DOWNS — RUSHING
27
Lehigh UMass
1982 1982
SPECIAL TEAMS PUNT RETURNS
11
Maine
25 Syracuse
Maine
1979
KICKOFF RETURNS
10 West Virginia 2007 9 New Hampshire 1999 9 Navy 1975 9 Baldwin-Wallace 1969 9 Brown 1949
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS
220
Baldwin-Wallace
15
Harvard
518
Harvard
PUNTS
PUNTING YARDS FIRST DOWNS
1969 1946 1946
37 Liberty 2005 37 Yale 1998 35 Syracuse 2004 31 Memphis 2013 31 Kent State 2003 31 Western Michigan 2003 31 New Hampshire 1996 30 Pittsburgh 2006 30 Army 2004 30 Buffalo 2003 30 Yale 1995
1958 2004
FIRST DOWNS — PENALTY
8 New Hampshire 6 Army 6 Yale
PENALTIES
15
Rhode Island
261
Rhode Island
10
Ohio Wesleyan
6
Massachusetts
PENALTY YARDS
TOTAL FUMBLES FUMBLES LOST
1996 2003 1998 1968 1968 1949 1961
DEFENSE
LEAST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED
-12 Florida Atlantic -9 Rutgers -8 Yale -7 New Hampshire -4 Buffalo 0 Indiana 5 Rhode Island 5 Rhode Island 6 Buffalo 8 Maine
0
LEAST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED
Yale
LEAST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED
-15 Maine
LEAST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED
1971
PUNT RETURN YARDS
142
Rhode Island
FIRST DOWNS — PASSING
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
6 6
Rhode Island 1991 Maine 1990 Rhode Island 1985
3 Navy 4 Yale 4 Maine
2002 2011 1984 1962 1996 2006 1985 1970 1999 1974
1964
1978
2002 1984 1978
UCONN INTERCEPTIONS
6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Rhode Island Rhode Island Rhode Island William & Mary Baldwin-Wallace American Int’l American Int’l Coast Guard
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS
173 Army 111 Rhode Island
1992 1986 1983 1970 1969 1959 1958 1946
2005 1962
INTERCEPTION RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS
2 Buffalo 2 Army 2 Massachusetts 2 Norwich
2010 2005 1956 1924
LONGEST GAME (# of overtimes) 6 Villanova 1989 (tied for FCS all-time record)
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FBS RECORDS
(SINCE 2002)
2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
TEAM HIGHS POINTS (GAME) 1. 2. 3.
63 62 61
vs. Kent State, 11/9/02 vs. Texas Southern, 9/11/10 vs. Florida Atlantic, 11/2/02
POINTS (HALF) 1. 2. 3.
49 45 42
vs. Kent State, 11/9/02 (1st half ) vs. Texas Southern, 9/11/10 (1st half ) vs. Florida Atlantic, 11/2/02 (1st half )
POINTS (QUARTER) 1.
28 28 28
vs. Murray State, 9/4/04 (3rd quarter) at Army, 9/6/03 (2nd quarter) vs. Kent State, 11/9/02 (2nd quarter)
TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2. 5.
9 8 8 8 7 7 7
vs. Kent State, 11/9/02 vs. Texas Southern, 9/11/10 vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 vs. Florida Atlantic, 11/2/02 vs. Rhode Island, 8/31/06 vs. Murray State, 9/4/04 at Army, 9/6/03
FIELD GOALS 1. 5.
4 4 4 4 3
at Cincinnati, 12/3/11 at USF, 12/4/10 vs. Cincinnati, 10/25/08 vs. Toledo, 12/27/04 17 times, last vs. Army, 9/12/15
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 1. 5.
5 5 5 5 4
4 times, last at Temple, 9/18/10 at Temple, 9/6/08 at Army, 10/05 vs. Toledo, 12/27/04 12 times, last at Cincinnati, 12/3/11
TOTAL PLAYS 1. 2. 3.
92 91 90 90
at Kent State, 10/18/03 vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/06 vs. Buffalo, 9/25/10 at Cincinnati, 10/15/05
TOTAL OFFENSE 1. 2. 3.
613 600 568
at Buffalo, 9/20/03 vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 vs. Western Michigan, 11/1/03
FIRST DOWNS 1. 2. 3.
37 35 31 31 31
vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 at Syracuse, 10/30/04 vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 vs. Western Michigan, 11/1/03 at Kent State, 10/18/03
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 62 62 3. 58 4. 55 55 55
vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/06 vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 at Baylor, 9/19/09 at Temple, 9/16/08 vs. Syracuse, 10/7/05 vs. Buffalo, 9/1/05
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3.
418 376 317
vs. Rhode Island, 8/31/06 vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/06
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 3. 5.
6 6 5 5 4
vs. Texas Southern, 9/11/10 vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 vs. Hofstra, 8/28/08 vs. Rhode Island, 8/31/06 13 times, last vs. UCF, 10/10/15
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PASSING ATTEMPTS 1. 56 2. 55 55 4. 51 51
vs. Rutgers, 10/31/09 vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 vs. Boston College, 9/13/03 at Syracuse, 10/30/04 at Kent State, 10/18/03
COMPLETIONS 1. 2. 3.
39 37 29 29
at Syracuse, 10/30/04 vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 vs. Buffalo, 11/20/04 at Navy, 11/16/02
PASSING YARDS 1. 463 vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 2. 445 at Syracuse, 10/30/04 3. 386 vs. Murray State, 9/4/04 4. 378 at West Virginia, 10/24/09 5. 365 vs. USF, 10/17/15
TD PASSES 1.
5 5 5
vs. Murray State, 9/4/04 vs. Akron, 10/25/03 at Army, 9/6/03
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 1. 2.
5 3
PENALTIES 1. 3.
12 12 11 11 11
vs. Pittsburgh, 12/6/08 10 times, last vs. Louisville11/8/13 vs. Rutgers, 10/22/05 at Boston College, 8/31/02 at UCF, 10/10/15 at North Carolina, 10/4/08 vs. Akron, 9/27/07
PENALTY YARDS 1. 2. 3. 5.
97 95 94 94 91
PUNTS 1. 3.
11 11 10
at North Carolina, 10/4/08 vs. Western Michigan, 10/1/11 vs. Cincinnati, 11/27/10 at Boston College, 9/17/04 vs. Akron, 10/25/03 at Tulane, 11/7/15 at Rutgers, 10/8/10 5 times, last vs. Cincinnati, 10/25/08
TURNOVERS LOST 1.
7
vs. Syracuse, 11/5/11
PASSES INTERCEPTED 1.
4 4 4 4 4 4
vs. East Carolina, 10/30/15 vs. Cincinnati, 11/27/10 vs. Buffalo, 9/25/10 at Pittsburgh, 9/22/07 at Army, 10/1/05 at Iowa State, 11/23/02
TEAM LOWS POINTS (GAME) 1. 4. 7. 8.
0 0 0 3 3 3 6 7 7
4.
50 50
vs. Marshall, 12/26/15 at Louisville, 12/2/06
TOTAL OFFENSE 1. 3. 4. 5.
129 129 138 145 190
vs. Cincinnati, 11/22/14 at West Virginia, 11/2/05 at Temple, 11/28/15 at USF, 9/19/14 at Miami, Fla., 10/5/02
FIRST DOWNS 1. 3. 4.
6 6 8 9
at USF, 9/19/14 at Georgia Tech, 9/17/05 at Louisville, 12/2/06 5 times, last at Temple, 11/28/15
RUSHING ATTEMPTS: 1. 3.
22 22 23 23
at Cincinnati, 11/10/07 at Vanderbilt, 10/26/02 vs. Army, 11/8/14 vs. Louisville, 11/19/11
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4.
9 12 18 20
at Temple, 11/28/15 at West Virginia, 11/2/05 vs. Louisville, 11/19/11 at Georgia Tech, 11/13/04
PASSING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3.
6 10 13 13
vs. Buffalo, 1/3/09 at USF, 9/19/14 at Indiana, 9/23/06 vs. Rhode Island, 8/31/06
COMPLETIONS 1. 2. 3. 5.
4 5 6 6 7 7 7
vs. Buffalo, 1/3/09 vs. SMU, 12/6/14 at USF, 9/19/14 vs. Syracuse, 10/7/05 at Syracuse, 11/15/08 at Louisville, 12/2/06 at Georgia Tech, 9/17/05
PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3
27 45 49
PENALTIES 1. 2. 3.
0 1 1 2
at Indiana, 9/23/06 vs. Syracuse, 10/7/05 vs, Buffalo, 1/3/09 vs. South Carolina, 1/2/10 vs. Iowa State, 9/16/11 vs. West Virginia, 11/1/08 17 times, last vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/10
PENALTY YARDS 1. 2.
5 5 10
PUNTS 1. 2.
0 1 1
vs. Iowa State, 9/16/11 vs. West Virginia, 11/1/08 5 times, last at Michigan, 9/4/10 at Syracuse, 10/30/04 vs. Liberty, 9/10/05 at Wake Forest, 11/15/03
vs. Cincinnati, 11/22/14 at Louisville, 10/23/10 at Pittsburgh, 11/12/05 at Temple, 11/28/15 at Tulane, 10/11/14 at Cincinnati, 11/10/07 at Missouri, 9/19/15 at Tulane, 11/7/15 at Boston College, 9/17/04
POINTS (HALF) 1.
0
24 times, last at Temple, 11/28/15
TOTAL PLAYS 1. 2. 3.
36 45 47
at USF, 9/19/14 at Louisville, 10/23/10 at Tulane, 11/7/15
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INDIVIDUAL HIGHS GAMES PLAYED 1. 3. 5.
52 52 51 51 50 50
Lawrence Wilson (2007-10)* Anthony Sherman (2007-10)* Kashif Moore (2008-11)* Moe Petrus (2008-11)* Julius Williams (2004-08)* Twyon Martin (2008-11)
* Played in every game during that time period
GAMES STARTED 1. 2. 3. 4.
51 50 48 46
Moe Petrus (2008-11) Lawrence Wilson (2007-10) Mike Hicks (2006-09) James Hargrave (2002-05), Grant Preston (2002-05)
CONSECUTIVE STARTS 1. 51 2. 38 3. 36
Moe Petrus (2008-11) Mike Hicks (2007-09) Billy Irwin (2002-04), Brian Markowski (2002-04), Dan Orlovsky (2002-04), Grant Preston (2002-05)
RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
207 178 157 143 140
Geremy Davis vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 Shakim Phillips vs. Maryland, 12/7/13 Marcus Easley vs. West Virginia, 10/24/09 Kashif Moore vs. Iowa State, 9/16/11 Geremy Davis at Cincinnati, 10/19/13
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS 1.
2
FIELD GOALS 1.
4 4 4 4
14 times, last by Noel Thomas vs. Houston 11/21/15 Dave Teggart at Cincinnati, 12/3/11 Dave Teggart at USF, 12/4/10 Dave Teggart vs. Cincinnati, 10/25/08 Matt Nuzie vs. Toledo, 12/27/04
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 1. 4.
5 5 5 4
Dave Teggart at Temple, 9/18/10 Tony Ciaravino vs. Temple, 9/6/08 Matt Nuzie vs. Toledo, 12/27/04 12 times, last by Dave Teggart, 12/3/11
EXTRA POINTS:
RUSHING ATTEMPTS
1. 9 Marc Hickok vs. Kent State, 1/9/02 2. 8 Dave Teggart vs Syacuse, 11/28/09 8 Marc Hickok vs. Florida Atlantic, 11/2/02
4. 6.
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS
1. 2.
43 37 37 34 34 33
Donald Brown vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/06 Jordan Todman vs. Vanderbilt, 10/2/10 Jordan Todman vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/10 Donald Brown vs. Pittsburgh, 12/6/08 Donald Brown vs. Baylor, 9/19/08 7 times, last by Jordan Todman at USF, 12/4/10
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3.
261 234 222
Donald Brown vs. Buffalo, 1/3/09 Terry Caulley at Buffalo, 9/20/03 Jordan Todman vs. Pittsburgh, 11/11/10
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
1. 4 Lyle McCombs vs. Fordham, 9/3/11 4 Jordan Todman at Cincinnati, 11/7/09 4 Donald Brown vs. Hofstra, 8/28/08 4 Cornell Brockington at Wake Forest, 11/15/03 4 Cornell Brockington vs. Western Michigan, 11/1/03 4 Terry Caulley at Buffalo, 9/20/03
PASSING ATTEMPTS
1. 55 Dan Orlovsky vs. Boston College, 9/13/03 2. 54 Casey Cochran, vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 3. 51 Dan Orlovsky at Syracuse, 10/30/04 51 Dan Orlovsky at Kent State, 10/18/03
COMPLETIONS:
1. 5 Cornell Brockington vs. Western Michigan, 11/1/03 2. 4 Lyle McCombs vs. Fordham, 9/3/11 4 Jordan Todman at Cincinnati, 11/7/09 4 Donald Brown vs. Hofstra, 8/28/08 4 Cornell Brockington at Wake Forest, 11/15/03 4 Terry Caulley at Buffalo, 9/20/03 4 Terry Caulley vs. Kent State, 11/9/02
PUNTS 1. 3.
TACKLES: 1. 2. 4. 5.
1. 39 Dan Orlovsky at Syracuse, 10/30/04 2. 36 Casey Cochran, vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 3. 29 Dan Orlovsky at Navy, 11/16/02 4. 28 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 10/17/15 28 Chandler Whitmer at Western Michigan, 9/12/12 28 Dan Orlovsky vs. Buffalo, 11/20/04 28 Dan Orlovsky at Georgia Tech, 11/13/04 28 Dan Orlovsky at Kent State, 10/18/03
SACKS:
PASSING YARDS
1.
1. 461 Casey Cochran vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 2. 445 Dan Orlovsky at Syracuse, 10/30/04 3. 382 Dan Orlovsky vs. Murray State, 9/4/04 4. 378 Cody Endres at West Virginia, 10/24/09 5. 365 Bryant Shirreffs vs. USF, 10/17/15
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1.
5 5 5
Dan Orlovsky vs. Murray State, 9/4/04 Dan Orlovsky vs. Akron, 11/25/03 Dan Orlovsky at Army, 9/6/03
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN: 1.
4 3
RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3.
176
15 11 10
11 11 10 10 10 10
1. 3. 4. 5.
Justin Wain vs. Tulane, 11/7/15 Cole Wagner at Rutgers, 10/8/10 Desi Cullen at Cincinnati, 11/10/07 Chris Pavasaris at Indiana, 9/23/06 Chris Pavasaris vs. USF, 11/26/05 Shane Hussar vs. Syracuse, 10/7/05
21 18 18 17 17 16
Alfred Fincher vs. West Virginia, 10/13/04 Scott Lutrus vs. Louisville, 10/19/07 Maurice Lloyd vs. Toledo, 12/27/04 Andrew Adams vs. Navy, 9/26/15 Sio Moore vs. West Virginia, 10/29/10 Yawin Smallwood vs. Towson, 8/29/13
4.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 3
Trevardo Williams vs. Rutgers, 11/26/11 Lindsey Witten at Ohio, 9/5/09 Sio Moore vs. Vanderbilt, 9/10/11 Robert McClain vs. Buffalo, 1/3/09 Four times, last by Cody Brown vs. Syracuse, 11/15/08
TACKLES FOR LOSS 5 5 5
Alfred Fincher vs. Western Michigan, 11/1/03 Uyi Osunde vs. Akron, 10/25/03 Tyler King vs. Akron, 10/25/03
PASSES INTERCEPTED
1. 3 Andrew Adams vs. UCF, 11/1/15 Darius Butler at Army, 10/1/05 3 3. 2 Jamar Summers vs. East Carolina, 10/30/15 2 Taylor Mack vs. Rutgers, 11/30/13 2 Darius Butler vs. Army, 10/14/06 2 Justin Perkins vs. Rutgers, 11/8/03 2 Justin Perkins vs. Lehigh, 10/4/03 2 Maurice Lloyd at Iowa State, 11/23/02
Chandler Whitmer at Rugers, 10/6/12 16 times, last Tim Boyle vs. Louisville, 11/8/13 Geremy Davis vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 Deshon Foxx vs. Memphis, 12/7/13 Four times, last Shakim Phillips vs. Maryland, 9/14/13
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2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
MISCELLANEOUS
LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY: Margin Date 59 9/11/10 59 9/10/05 47 11/2/02 45 8/31/06 42 9/26/09 42 11/9/02 38 9/8/07 38 9/1/05 38 9/4/04 38 11/16/02 35 12/7/13
Opponent Texas Southern Liberty Florida Atlantic Rhode Island Rhode Island Kent State Maine Buffalo Murray State at Navy Memphis
Score 62-3 59-0 61-14 52-7 52-10 63-21 38-0 38-0 52-14 38-0 45-10
LARGEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT: 45 10/26/13 45 11/24/07 41 11/22/14 34 9/27/03 34 10/5/02 32 11/2/05
at UCF at West Virginia Cincinnati at Virginia Tech at Miami, Fla. at West Virginia
LARGEST LEAD HELD:
Lead Date 59 9/11/10 59 9/10/05 56 11/9/02 56 11/2/02 45 8/31/06 42 9/13/08 38 9/26/09 38 9/8/07 38 9/1/05 38 9/4/04 38 11/16/02
Opponent Texas Southern Liberty Kent State Florida Atlantic Rhode Island Virginia Rhode Island Maine Buffalo Murray State at Navy
12/4/10 10/29/10 12/5/09 11/21/09 10/31/09 10/10/09 9/12/09 10/19/07 11/25/06 11/11/06 11/8/03 10/25/03 10/18/03 10/26/02 9/28/02
LARGEST LEAD LOST (AFTER 1ST QUARTER):
Qtr Time 1st 13:34 1st 14:44 1st 14:43 1st 14:12 1st 13:55 1st 13:33 1st 13:33 Quarter Final Final 4th 3rd Final 4th 4th Final Final Final Final
15 10/10/09 Pittsburgh 14 9/21/13 Michigan
21-6 21-7
3rd 3rd
10 10 10 10
10-0 10-0 10-0 16-6
2nd 1st 3rd 2nd
Score 66-14 48-0 62-17 41-0 40-0 48-10 43-9
Quarter 4th 3rd 4th 4th 3rd 4th 4th
14 10/13/12 Temple 9/16/11 11/1/08 12/29/07 8/31/02
Iowa State West Virginia vs. Wake Forest at Boston College
LARGEST DEFICIT FACED:
Deficit Date 52 11/24/07 48 10/5/02 45 10/26/13 41 11/22/14 40 9/27/03 38 12/2/06 34 10/8/11
Opponent at West Virginia at Miami, Fla. at UCF Cincinnati at Virginia Tech at Louisville at West Virginia
14-0
LARGEST DEFICIT OVERCOME TO WIN:
17 11/1/03 14 11/21/09 14 11/11/06 14 9/11/04 14 9/21/02 11 9/26/08
Western Michigan Notre Dame Pittsburgh Duke Ohio at Louisville
17-0 14-0 31-17 20-6 20-6 21-10
2nd
2nd 1st 4th 4th 3rd 3rd
FOURTH QUARTER COMEBACK VICTORIES: Date
Opponent
Deficit Score
Time Game Winning Play
11/22/13 Temple 7 28-21 4:32 10/29/10 West Virginia 3 16-13 OT 11/11/10 Pittsburgh 1 30-28 6:19 12/5/09 South Florida 1 27-26 0:40 11/21/09 Notre Dame 3 20-17 10:47 9/26/08 Louisville 4 17-21 2:45 10/19/07 Louisville 10 17-7 11:35 9/15/07 Temple 1 17-16 14:54 11/11/06 Pittsburgh 14 17-31 7:53 9/11/04 Duke 14 6-20 11:05 11/8/03 Rutgers 3 21-24 8:04 10/25/03 Akron 6 28-34 8:43 10/18/03 at Kent State 8 20-28 1:51 9/21/02 Ohio 6 13-19 14:05
Yawin Smallwood 59 yd int ret Dave Teggart 27 yard field goal Isiah Moore 14 pass from Zach Frazer Dave Teggart 42 field goal Andre Dixon 4 run (2OT) Lawrence Wilson 45 int ret. Andre Dixon 5 run Donald Brown 5 run Donald Brown 10 run (D.J. Hernandez rush) Matt Nuzie 21 field goal Cornell Brockington 1 run Matt Nuzie 27 field goal O’Neil Wilson 14 pass from Dan Orlovsky Dan Orlovsky 1 run
FANTASTIC FINISHES (FINAL 2:00): Date
Opponent
Final Score
Scoring Play
10/1/11
W. Michigan
L, 31-38
Chleb Ravenell 41 pass from Aelx Carder (1:35, 4th)
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W19-16 W, 16-13 W, 29-27 W, 33-30 L, 24-28 L, 21-24 L, 10-12 W, 21-17 L, 23-26 W, 46-45 W, 38-31 W, 38-37 W, 34-31 L, 24-28 L, 21-24
EARLIEST SCORES:
17-62 21-66 0-41 13-47 14-48 13-45 Score 62-3 59-0 56-0 56-0 52-7 45-3 45-7 38-0 38-0 52-14 38-0
USF West Virginia USF Notre Dame Rutgers at Pittsburgh North Carolina Louisville Cincinnati Pittsburgh Rutgers Akron at Kent State at Vanderbilt Ball State Date 9/25/10 10/23/04 11/15/03 9/8/07 11/3/07 11/26/05 11/2/02
Dave Teggart 52 yard field goal (0:17 4th) Dave Teggart 27 yard field goal (OT) Dave Teggart 42 field goal (0:00, 4th) Andre Dixon 4 run (2nd OT) Tim Brown 81 pass from Tom Savage 0:22, 4th) Dan Hutchins 18 field goal (0:00, 4th) Team Safety (1:32, 4th) Andre Dixon 5 run (1:32, 4th) Kevin Lovell 29 field goal (0:10, 4th) Donald Brown 10 run (D.J. Hernandez rush, 2OT) Cornell Brockington 1 run (0:26, 4th) Matt Nuzie 27 field goal (0:00 4th) O’Neil Wilson 14 pass from Dan Orlovsky (OT) Jay Cutler 7 run (1:14, 4th) Mike Langford 37 FG (OT)
Opponent Buffalo Temple at Wake Forest Maine Rutgers South Florida Florida Atlantic
EARLIEST SCORES AGAINST: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
14:45 14:46 14:48 14:43 14:12 13:20 13:16
11/19/11 10/24/09 10/31/09 10/19/02 9/17/04 9/30/06 9/1/07
Louisville at West Virginia Rutgers Temple at Boston Coll. Navy at Duke
Play Jerome Junior 27 yard interception return Larry Taylor 97 kickoff return O’Neil Wilson 55 pass from Dan Orlovsky Scott Lutrus 25 interception return Team Safety Lou Alllen 60 run Terry Caulley 33 run Adrian Bushell 100 kickoff return Tavor Austin 98 kickoff return Devin McCourty 98 kickoff return Makonne Fenton 94 kickoff return Joel Hazard 12 pass from Paul Peterson Reggie Campbell 77 pass from Brian Hampton Brandon King 6 pass from Thaddeus Lewis
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPTS (8-20): Date 9/26/15 9/28/14 9/14/13 8/29/13 12/3/11 12/5/09 12/5/09 11/7/09 11/7/09 10/4/08 9/26/08 10/27/07 9/15/07 11/11/06 10/29/06 10/20/06 12/3/05 10/13/04 9/30/04 10/18/03
Opponent Navy at Buffalo Maryland Towson at Cincinnati USF USF at Cincinnati at Cincinnati North Carolina Louisville USF Temple Pittsburgh at Rutgers West Virginia Louisville West Virginia Pittsburgh at Kent State
Two-Point Play Noel Thomas pass from Bryant Shirreffs Chandler Whitmer pass failed Geremy Davis pass from Chandler Whitmer Spencer Parker pass from Chandler Whitmer Corey Manning pass from Johnny McEntee Desi Cullen rush failed Zach Frazer pass failed Marcus Easley pass from Jordan Todman Zach Frazer pass failed Zach Frazer rush failed Zach Frazer pass failed Desi Cullen pass failed Tyler Lorenzen rush failed D.J. Hernandez rush Matt Bonislawski rush failed Terry Caulley rush D.J. Hernandez rush failed Dan Orlovsky pass failed Dan Orlovsky pass failed Keron Henry pass from Dan Orlovsky
Final L, 18-28 L, 12-41 L, 21-32 L, 18-33 L, 27-35 W, 29-27 W, 29-27 L, 45-47 L, 45-47 L, 38-12 W, 26-21 W, 22-15 W, 22-17 W, 46-45 L, 13-24 L, 11-37 L, 20-30 L, 19-31 W, 29-17 W, 34-31 OT
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPTS DEFENDED (2-8): 9/3/15 11/26/11 11/26/11 9/18/10 12/5/09 10/17/09 10/10/09 9/19/09 9/5/09
Villanova Rutgers Rutgers at Temple USF Louisville at Pittsburgh at Baylor at Ohio
Jon Robertson pass failed Gary Nova pass failed Gary Nova pass failed Chester Stewart pass failed B.J. Daniels pass failed Adam Froman pass failed Cedric McGee pass from Bob Stull Justin Akers pass from Robert Griffin Theo Scott pass failed
W, 20-15 W, 40-22 W, 40-22 L, 16-30 W, 29-27 W, 38-25 L, 21-24 W, 30-22 W, 23-16
SAFETIES: Date 10/10/15 10/2/10 9/5/09 11/15/08 11/3/07 9/1/07 11/26/05 10/20/04 11/9/02
Opponent Play UCF Hayden Jones kneels in end zone on KO after taking ball out Vanderbilt Ball snapped through the back of the end zone Ohio Lindsey Witten sack in end zone Syracuse Team pushes back into endzone Rutgers D.J. Hernandez blocks punt through end zone Duke Julius Williams sacks Thaddeus Lewis in end zone South Florida Deon McPhee sacks Pat Julmiste in end zone Buffalo Shawn Mayne sacks P.J. Piskorik in end zone Kent State Frank Quagliano tackles David McDowell in end zone
SAFETIES AGAINST: 9/3/15 9/19/15 10/8/11 9/12/09 10/15/08 10/27/07 10/27/05
Villanova Missouri West Virginia North Carolina Rutgers USF Rutgers
Andreas Knappe holding in end zone Clarence Green blocked punt Johnny McEntee sacked in End Zone Dan Ryan Holding In End Zone Donald Brown tackled in endzone Dahna Deleston falls on blocked punt in end zone Dennis Brown fumbled snap out of end zone
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TRUE FRESHMAN STARTERS: Player Deon Anderson Anthony Barksdale Allan Barnes Tyraiq Beals Tim Boyle Tyvon Branch Cody Brown Dennis Brown Terry Caulley Ryan Crozier James Hargrave Shane Hussar Terence Jeffers Ron Johnson Jesse Joseph Brad Kanuch Matt Lawrence Arkeel Newsome Hergy Mayala Anthony Rouzier Anthony Sherman Michael Smith Jamar Summers Robert Vaughn Trevardo Williams Lindsey Witten
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES (BY TIME):
Year Pos. Starts 2002 FB 6 2005 FB 2 2003 CB 3 2015 WR 6 2013 QB 4 2004 CB 1 2005 DE 1 2005 QB 2 2002 TB 9 2014 LG 4 2002 LB 2 2004 P 11 2006 WR 8 2014 TB 6 2009 DE 13 2006 WR 8 2003 TB 2 2014 TB 2 2015 WR 5 2005 LB 1 2007 FB 2 2008 WR 1 2014 CB 6 2006 S 2 2009 DE 1 2006 DE 6
TOP HOME ATTENDANCE: Attn. Site 42,704 Rentschler Field
Opponent Michigan
6:58
Yards 99 98 98 98 98 97 97
Date 8/31/06 9/26/09 11/18/06 11/11/06 10/14/06 11/1/03 9/27/03
Opponent Rhode Island Rhode Island at Syracuse Pittsburgh Army Western Michigan at Virginia Tech
10/23/04 9/10/05 11/15/03
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Temple Liberty at Wake Forest
USF Massachusetts
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Chris Bellamy 5 run Lou Allen 6 run Matt Nuzie 24 field goa
Chad Christen 37 field goal Lyle McCombs 1 run
11/23/13 9/3/17 9/13/08 11/23/08
Temple Villanova Virginia at South Florida
Casey Cochran 1 run Tommy Myers 14 pass from Bryant Shirreffs Anthony Davis 3 pass from Tyler Lorenzen Ellis Gaulden 43 pass from Tyler Lorenzen
11/28/09
Syracuse
Ryan Lichtenstein 26 field goal
12/1/12
Cincinnati
Plays Date 19 9/4/10 16 11/17/07 15 (12x) 12/26/15
Opponent at Michigan Syracuse vs. Marshall
Lyle McCombs 1 run
Scoring Play Brendan Gibbons 24 yard field goal Mike Williams 2 pass from Cameron Dantley Nick Smith 29 field goal
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES AGAINST (BY YARDS): Yards 96 95 95 95 93
Date 9/4/10 8/29/13 11/19/11 10/18/03 10/7/06
Opponent at Michigan Towson Louisville at Kent State at USF
Scoring Play Vincent Smith 12 yard run Peter Athens 1 yard run Teddy Bridgewater 5 yard run Kevin Beverly 3 pass from Joshua Cribbs Matt Grothe 6 run
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11/26/11
Rutgers
Brandon Coleman 92 yard pass from Gary Nova
92 92 Date 9/28/13
Scoring Play Donald Brown 3 run Robbie Frey 13 run Terence Jeffers 16 pass from D.J. Hernandez Donald Brown 8 pass from D.J. Hernandez Terry Caulley 98 run Cornell Brockington 10 run Keron Henry 27 pass from Dan Orlovsky
10/19/13 11/24/12
at Cincinnati Louisville
McClung 28 yd pass from Brendon Kay Parker 25 pass from Teddy Bridgewater
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES AGAINST (BY TIME): Time 8:05 7:35 7:19 7:09 7:04 6:59
Date 9/4/10 8/29/13 10/19/07 10/23/04 11/3/07 11/25/06
Opponent at Michigan Towson Louisville Temple Rutgers Cincinnati
Bold indicates returning player
Scoring Play Brendan Gibbons 24 yard field goal Peter Athens 1 yard run Art Carmody 23 field goal Ryan Lux 19 field goal Jeremy Ito 28 field goal Kevin Lovell 25 field goal
NCAA FINAL RANKINGS
OFFENSE
TOTAL OFFENSE Year Rank Stat 2002 75 359.17 2003 8 477.50 2004 19 429.75 2005 94 324.27 2006 73 323.92 2007 90 347.15 2008 62 356.08 2009 57 387.23 2010 96 325.77 2011 108 313.17 2012 110 318.33 2013 112 318.60 2014 123 276.30 2015 123 310.3 PASSING OFFENSE 2002 55 222.58 2003 10 297.92 2004 10 281.33 2005 106 149.45 2006 110 141.00 2007 97 185.77 2008 109 139.69 2009 61 216.54 2010 110 151.08 2011 84 194.67 2012 65 230.42 2013 68 234.20 2014 111 169.35 2015 103 185.5 PASSING EFFICIENCY 2002 42 127.99 2003 32 137.52 2004 39 133.91 2005 104 104.32 2006 104 103.90 2007 77 121.67 2008 116 90.85 2009 65 127.30 2010 112 103.11 2011 100 113.21 2012 98 115.49 2013 103 112.49 2014 109 109.20 2015 88 121.82
Center Moe Petrus started 51 consecutive games between 2008-11 – a UConn record during the FBS era.
Scoring Play
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES AGAINST (BY PLAYS):
Scoring Play Tony Ciaravino 19 field goal Chad Christen 37 yard field goal Dave Teggart, 18 field goal Donald Brown 3 pass from D.J. Hernandez Matt Nuzie 24 field goal Dave Teggart, 46 field goal
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES (BY YARDS):
11/3/12 8/30/12
7:01
Opponent Site Michigan Michigan Stadium Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Missouri Faurot Field At Memorial Stadium Oklahoma University of Phoenix Stadium Virginia Tech Lane Stadium Virginia Scott Stadium North Carolina Kenan Stadium
Opponent at Duke at USF USF at Syracuse at Wake Forest USF
7:39 7:29 7:24 7:05 7:04 7:03
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES (BY PLAYS): Plays Date 17 9/1/07 16 11/3/12 16 10/15/11 16 11/18/06 16 11/15/03 15 (11x) 10/15/11
Date
8:44 7:43 7:41
TOP ROAD/NEUTRAL ATTENDANCE:
Attn. Date 113,090 9/4/10 80,795 11/21/09 70,079 9/19/15 67,232 1/1/11 65,115 9/27/03 60,004 10/13/07 59,500 10/4/08
Time
RUSHING OFFENSE 2002 72 136.58 2003 34 179.58 2004 66 148.42 2005 34 172.82 2006 13 182.92 2007 49 161.38 2008 13 216.38 2009 39 170.69 2010 35 174.69 2011 97 118.50 2012 117 87.92 2013 119 84.4 2014 116 106.9 2015 114 12.8
PASSING DEFENSE 2002 5 160.42 2003 33 201.17 2004 19 190.00 2005 4 158.42 2006 25 178.50 2007 17 194.00 2008 9 168.23 2009 88 235.92 2010 67 223.54 2011 113 113.21 2012 36 212.00 2013 87 249.2 2014 36 208.8 2015 20 1893
SCORING OFFENSE 2002 28 31.08 2003 17 34.00 2004 27 30.25 2005 66 24.73 2006 81 21.42 2007 66 26.46 2008 55 24.92 2009 27 31.15 2010 63 26.38 2011 82 24.25 2012 118 17.75 2013 106 20.6 2014 122 15.50 2015 121 17.2
PASS EFF. DEFFENSE 2002 18 102.44 2003 32 114.18 2004 28 112.73 2005 7 99.81 2006 72 130.23 2007 10 107.08 2008 9 101.51 2009 85 136.11 2010 28 116.43 2011 70 132.36 2012 35 120.23 2013 76 131.83 2014 59 126.66 2015 24 112.70
DEFENSE TOTAL DEFENSE Year Rank Stat 2002 19 316.08 2003 32 340.00 2004 27 327.42 2005 7 298.27 2006 82 358.08 2007 37 351.38 2008 6 278.00 2009 62 368.77 2010 58 366.77 2011 51 366.67 2012 9 309.92 2013 51 384.6 2014 49 378.6 2015 33 355.1
RUSHING DEFENSE 2002 59 155.67 2003 45 138.83 2004 42 137.42 2005 45 139.82 2006 105 179.58 2007 62 157.38 2008 16 109.77 2009 45 132.85 2010 51 143.23 2011 4 85.67 2012 7 97.92 2013 23 135.4 2014 69 169.8 2015 60 165.8 SCORING DEFENSE 2002 36 2003 56 2004 36 2005 21 2006 93 2007 14 2008 22 2009 48 2010 35 2011 50 2012 19 2013 85 2014 84 2015 15
22.50 25.00 21.67 19.18 27.00 19.00 19.77 23.62 22.00 24.33 19.83 30.3 29.8 19.5
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President Susan Herbst ...................... 180 Athletic Director David Benedict ...... 181 Prominent Alumni ......................... 182-183 Close to Storrs .............................. 184-185 Athletic Facilities .......................... 186-189 Husky Athletics ............................. 190-191 The University of Connecticut is ranked among the top 20 public institutions in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
UConn Staff ........................................... 192 Husky Traditions .................................. 193 Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field ........................... 194-197 Bowl Games .......................................... 198 UConn Radio ......................................... 199 Athletic Communications .................. 200
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usan Herbst was appointed as the 15th President of the University of Connecticut by its Board of Trustees in December of 2010, and arrived on campus in June of 2011. She is the first female president of the University, which was founded in 1881. Since that time, she has led multiple initiatives to strengthen teaching, research and service at the University. Chief among them is her fouryear plan, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees in December 2011, to hire 300 new tenured or tenure-track faculty members at UConn – above and beyond filling vacancies – to significantly enhance course offerings and the University’s research capability. The initiative has resulted in new faculty hires across multiple disciplines, including both the sciences and humanities, building on existing faculty strengths as well as investing in emerging fields. President Herbst has also led the implementation of two recent major state investments in UConn: Next Generation Connecticut and Bioscience Connecticut, both of which were passed by the Connecticut state legislature and signed into law by Governor Dannel P. Malloy in 2013 and 2011, respectively. Next Generation Connecticut is a more than $1.5 billion endeavor that will expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn over the next decade, as well as add new faculty in the humanities. The cornerstone of this effort is a major increase in the University’s enrollment, the
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expansion of our faculty – in addition to UConn’s current faculty hiring initiative – and new and updated facilities to accommodate enhanced STEM research and teaching, as well as UConn’s growing population. It also will support the academic missions, and the expansion of critical programs, at UConn’s Hartford and Stamford campuses. Bioscience Connecticut is an $864 million initiative that is revitalizing the UConn Health enterprise, expanding enrollment in the medical and dental classes, building new business incubators, creating centers of excellence with neighboring institutions, and more. Expansion plans include building a new world-class patient tower, an outpatient ambulatory center, and parking garages. Existing facilities will undergo major renovation, making room for updated infrastructure, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and modern educational spaces. Through Bioscience Connecticut, business incubator space at the University will double. Additional prominent clinician-scientists will also be recruited to the faculty to contribute toward UConn Health’s academic, clinical, and research programs. Bioscience Connecticut was critical to attracting The Jackson Laboratory to create a new billion-dollar personalized medicine laboratory on the UConn Health campus in Farmington as part of a new partnership with the University. In addition, President Herbst announced in 2012 that UConn would relocate one of its regional campuses, currently located in suburban West Hartford, back to downtown Hartford, where it was initially located in 1939 before being moved out of the city in the 1970s. In June 2014, it was announced that the new campus would be located and constructed
at the site of the former Hartford T i m e s building on Prospect Street. The $115 million project will house 2,300 students and 250 employees, and be designed as a neighborhood campus anchored by a main building in the heart of downtown with other spaces located throughout the area. Classes are expected to begin in fall 2017. One of President Herbst’s other priorities is dramatically increasing the level of philanthropic giving to UConn through the UConn Foundation. Along with Joshua Newton, who began as president of the UConn Foundation in 2013, she has set the goal of eventually raising at least $100 million in new gifts per year, with a long-term goal of reaching an endowment value of $1 billion. Prior to her appointment at UConn, President Herbst served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia, where she led 15 university presidents and oversaw the academic missions for all 35 public universities in Georgia. Before arriving in Georgia, she was provost and executive vice president at the University at Albany (SUNY), and also served as officer in charge of the university from 2006 to 2007, upon the death of Kermit L. Hall. She previously served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. Born in New York City and raised in Peekskill, N.Y., Herbst received her B.A. in Political Science from Duke University in 1984, and her Ph.D. in communication theory and research from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication in Los Angeles in 1989. Herbst spent 14 years at Northwestern University, joining the faculty in 1989 and serving until her departure to Temple in 2003. At Northwestern she held a variety of positions including professor of political science and chair of the department. She is a scholar of public opinion, media, and American politics, and is author of four books and many articles in these areas, most recently, Rude Democracy: Civility and Incivility in American Politics (2010). Along with Benjamin Page, Lawrence Jacobs, and Adam Berinsky, she edits the University of Chicago Press series in American Politics. She serves on the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education.
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DAVID BENEDICT
avid Benedict is in his first year as the Director of Athletics at the University of Connecticut and began his duties in March 2016. Prior to joining the Connecticut staff, Benedict served as the Chief Operating Officer for the athletics department at Auburn University for two years. Benedict is a highly-experienced athletic administrator who served as Deputy Athletic Director at Minnesota (2012-14) and in leadership positions at Virginia Commonwealth (2010-12), Long Beach State (2007-10) and Arizona State (19962006). Benedict brings to UConn a national reputation in athletic administration focused on student-athlete success in competition and academically, long-range strategic planning, donor development and fundraising and sound fiscal management. Benedict directed all the day-to-day operations of the Auburn athletic department, with particular emphasis in operational planning, resource allocation, budget development and strong financial management. He led the department in developing strategic longrange plans for a $120-plus million budget, facilities, staffing and accomplishing strategic goals. He coordinated a five-year strategic plan for Auburn athletics, which featured initiatives for strategic priorities and goals. Benedict directed a team of staff members and coaches in creating a facility master plan and the initiation of a game-day master plan. Benedict led a feasibility study to make renovations to Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium that initiated a $150-$180 million project. He negotiated a unique nine-year extension with Under Armour that included both product, cash and $10 million worth of stock. Benedict provided ongoing support for the administration of the Auburn football program and was the men’s basketball sport administrator. At Minnesota, Benedict held a similar position as he identified areas to increase external support and provided stewardship for sponsors and major donors. He worked with the University of Minnesota Foundation to create the largest athletics campaign in school history. Benedict directed a number of contracts and relationships that helped increase the Gophers’ revenue intake. Benedict was the Executive Associate Athletic Director at VCU during his time there and also served as Interim Athletic Director for several months. At VCU, he increased annual giving, tickets sales and sponsorship revenues each year. While serving as Interim AD, Benedict led the school’s transition from the Colonial Athletic Association to the Atlantic 10. In his role at Long Beach, he administrated all external areas of the department and restructured the entire fundraising process. Benedict was also the baseball sports administrator. He was the Associate Athletic Director for Development at Arizona State and streamlined all areas of external relations.
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A native of Tempe, Ariz., Benedict, age 44, is a 1995 graduate of Southern Utah, where he was a linebacker on the football team. He earned a master’s degree from New Mexico Highlands in 1996, where he also was a graduate assistant football coach. Benedict and his wife, the former Lisa Zeis, have 13-year old twin boys – Jake and Sam. Lisa was a four-time gymnastics AllAmerican and two-time NCAA champion at Arizona State.
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PROMINENT UCONN ALUMNI 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
Matthew Adiletta
Intel Senior Fellow in Data Center Group, Director of the Center of Innovation Intel Corporation
Rick Baran ’93 Law
CEO, CFO and President, MediaShift
Alan Bennett ’69
Noted pharmaceutical and medical device attorney
Andy Bessette ’75 Mike Aresco ’76 Law
Former men’s track and field AllAmerican Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Doug Bernstein ’85
Founder Melissa and Doug Toys, LLC
Zeljko Bogetic ’90 Ph.D.
Lead Economist For The World Bank
Suzanne Bona ‘95
Host and Executive Producer, Sunday Baroque, National Public Radio
Kevin Bouley ’80
President and CEO Nerac, Inc.
Roy L. Brooks ’72
Andy Bessette ’75
Warren Distinguished Professor of Law University of San Diego
Jackie Burns ’02
Broadway actress, “If/Then,” “Wicked,” “Rock of Ages” and “Hair”
Martin Buzas ’58
Curator of Benthic Foraminifera (Emeritus), department of Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
James Calhoun ’89 Suzanne Bona ’95
Former President and CEO Converse, Inc.
Michael J. Callahan ’95 Law
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary LinkedIn
Douglas Casa ’97 PhD
COO, Korey Stringer Institute University of Connecticut
Scott Case ’92
Co-Founder and CEO, Main Street Genome, and Co-Founder of Priceline.com
Franklin Chang-Diaz ’73
Retired NASA astronaut who is a veteran of seven space flights
Robert Cizik ’53
Former Chairman of the Board/ Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Industries Inc.
Dale R. Comey ’64
Former UConn basketball player Executive Vice President ITT Corporation (retired)
Carol Ann Conboy ‘69
Associate Justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court
Bill Congdon ’75
Former Publish and Chief Revenue Officer, Popular Mechanics Magazine; Adjunct Professor, UConn
Joe Courtney ’78 Law
United States Congressman Second District – Connecticut
Scott Cowen ’68
Former UConn football player Retired President, Tulane University
Marc D’Amelio ’91
President, Level 4 Collective Showroom
Dawn Denvir ’81
Former Chief of Organizational Learning and Development Division of Human Resources, UNICEF
Bill Finch ’79
Former Mayor City of Bridgeport, Conn.
Robert Fiondella, ’68 Law
Chief Executive Officer (Retired) Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co. Founding Principal JEROB Enterprises, LLC
Mark E. Freitas ‘81
Founder, Mark Edward Partners LLC Former men’s ice hockey player
Patricia Gallup ’79
Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer of PC Connection, Inc.
Sam Gejdenson ’71
Former United States Congressman, 2nd District, Connecticut
Roger A. Gelfenbien ’65
Former Chairman, University of Connecticut Board of Trustees Managing Partner of Andersen Consulting, Inc. (retired)
David Grimaldi ’79
Curator of Invertebrate Zoology American Museum of Natural History New York, N.Y.
John DeStefano ’77, ’80
Eunice Groark ’65
Robert Diamond ’77 MBA
Richard J. Grossi ’57
Chris Donovan ‘69
Lubbie Harper Jr. ’67 M.S.W., ’75 Law
Former Mayor, City of New Haven, Connecticut Former Chief Executive Office Barclays Bank (England)
Television Producer Emmy nominee for “Party of Five” and “Home Improvement” Golden Globes and Daytime Emmys Producer
Kathleen Dudzinski ’89 Founder, Dolphin Communication Project
Charles Duelfer ’74
Noted United Nations and CIA Weapons Inspector
Herb Dunn ’61
Senior Vice President, SmithBarney Co. (retired)
Greg Economou ‘89
Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at Guggenheim Media/Dick Clark Productions
Doug Elliot ‘82
President Commercial Markets The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
First female Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (1991-95) President and CEO United Illuminating (Ret.)
Retired Justice, Connecticut Supreme Court
Edward A. Horrigan, Jr. ’50 President and CEO of R.J. Reynolds (retired) Former football player
Michael Jann ‘80
Writer, The Tonight Show
Ned Kahn ’82
Nationally-prominent sculptor and scientist
Robert Kaplan ‘73
National Correspondent, Atlantic Monthly, Strategic Forecasting, Inc. (Staffer)
Joette Katz ’77 J.D.
Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Bob Kaufman ‘74
President, Bob’s Discount Furniture
Tom Keegan ’84
Co-producer of Broadway show “Little Women” Animator, “Blues Clues”
Gerald Krell ’57
Documentary Film Producer Public Broadcasting System
Wally Lamb ’72, ’77 Best-selling author
John M. Lasala ’83 M.D.
Director of Interventional Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine
David M. Lee ’55 (Graduate) 1996 Co-Winner of Nobel Prize for Physics
Georgina I. Lucas ’70
Former Vice President Travelers Insurance Company
Lynn Malerba ’08 Masters Chief, Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut
Jerold Mande ’78
Senior Advisor, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services U.S. Department of Agriculture
David P. Marks ’69, ’71
Executive VP and Chief Investment Officer at Cuna Mutual Group and President of MEMBERS Capital Advisors
Myles Martel ’65
President, Martel and Associates, Villanova, Pa. Highly-recognized leadership communication advisor
Michael Maslin ’76
Cartoonist, New Yorker magazine
Richard Mastracchio ’82
Retired mission specialist for NASA; flew three missions, the last in 2010
Anita Bevacqua McBride ‘81
Executive in Residence, School of Public Affairs at American University; former assistant to the President of the United State and Chief of Staff for the First Lady
Aaron Ment ’58
Chief Court Administrator (retired) of the Connecticut Judicial System
Irina Moore ’04 MBA Managing Director of Quantitative Modeling, GE Capital
Bobby Moynihan ‘99
Actor, Saturday Night Live
Roy Brooks ’72
James Calhoun ’89
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Mark E. Freitas ’81
Wally Lamb ’72, ’77
Bobby Moynihan ’99
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Christopher Murphy ’02 Law US Senator – Connecticut
Kathleen Murphy ’87 J.D.
President Fidelity Personal Investment, Inc.
Randal Nardone ’80
CEO and Co-Founder Fortress Investment Group, LLC
Denis J. Nayden ’76
Managing Partner Oak Hill Capital, Inc. Member of University of Connecticut Board of Trustees
Kevin O’Connor ’92 Law Former Associate Attorney General of the United States
Pedro Segarra, ’85 JD, ’99 MSW Former Mayor City of Hartford, Conn.
John C. Severino ’59
Former UConn football player Former President of CBS Television Stations
Patrick J. Sheehan ’67 Senior Vice President, Stifel Nicolaus
President, Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.
Timothy Shriver, ‘97
Chairman and CEO, Special Olympics International
William Simon ’83, ‘88
Les Payne ’64
Paula R. Singer ‘76
Nationally-known columnist Pulitzer Prize Award Recipient
Morris Pleasure ‘86
Former President, CEO Walmart, U.S.
President and CEO, Laureate Global Products and Services Group Walden University
Renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Robert Skinner ‘93 Co-Founder and Partner Joseph W. Polisi ’69 Luminous Capital, Inc. President of the Juilliard School New York City
Molly Qerim ‘06
ESPN Host/Personality
David J. Stockton ‘76
Former Chief Economist United States Federal Reserve
Narissa Ramdhani ’90 M.A.
Austin Stowell ‘07
Gen. Robert RisCassi ’58
Peter Tesei ’91
Thomas D. Ritter ’77
Huw Thomas ’86 (Ph.D.)
Chief Executive Officer Ifa Lethu Foundation Groenkloof, South Africa
Retired Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army Former Speaker of the House of Representatives State of Connecticut Member of University of Connecticut Board of Trustees
William P. Robinson ’71
(Master’s) Associate Justice Rhode Island Supreme Court
Stuart Rothenberg, ’72, ‘77 Editor and publisher, The Rothenberg Political Report
Ronald Roy ‘65
Children’s mystery book author
Philip Rubin ’75 Ph.D.
Former Assistant Director for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Office of Science and Technology Executive Office of the President of the United States
Former world editor, Miami Herald; Executive Board Chairman of International Press Institute
Dona D. Young ’80 Law
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (Ret.)
UConn Alumni In Professional and College Athletics A number of UConn alumni, some of who are former student-athletes, have established prominent careers working in the sports industry.
Mark R. Shenkman ’65
Eric Owles ‘98
Senior Staff Editor for DealBook, New York Times
John Yearwood ’86
Actor in Academy-award nominated films Bridge of Spies and Whiplash First Selectman City of Greenwich, Conn. Dean, Tufts University School of Dentistry
William Trueheart ’66
Former President of Bryant College, Smithfield, R.I.
Paige Turco ’88
Television and film actress, currently on The 100
David Ushery ’89
Anchor and Reporter WNBC-TV, New York
Dr. Mark Weidenbaum, ‘77 Director of orthopedic spine surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Lih-Chyi Wen ’93, ’96
Deputy Director of Green Trade Project Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan
James Abromaitis ’82
Director of Athletics, Albertus Magnus (Conn.) College
Glenn Adamo ’77
Vice President of Broadcast, Production and Media Operations NFL
Mike Aresco ’76 Law
Commissioner, American Athletic Conference
Scott Burrell
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Southern Connecticut State University
Celia Bobrowsky ’80
Director of Community Affairs Major League Baseball
Janna Blais ’93
Deputy Director of Athletics (Student-Athlete Welfare), Northwestern University, former UConn softball player
Leigh Ann Curl ’85
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon Baltimore Ravens Former UConn women’s basketball student-athlete
John Dorsey ’84
General Manager, Kansas City Chiefs, Former UConn AllAmerican linebacker
Jamelle Elliott ’96, ‘97
Head Women’s Basketball Coach University of Cincinnati
Charlie Eshbach ’74
President - Portland (Maine) Sea Dogs (Double-A Affiliate of Boston Red Sox) Former President, Eastern League
Kirk Ferentz ’78
Head Football Coach University of Iowa
Bill Geist ’92 MBA
Senior Vice President, Finance Programming and Ad Sales – ESPN, Bristol, Conn.
David Rudman ’85
Bill Holowaty ’67
Former Head Baseball Coach Four-Time NCAA Division III Champion Eastern Connecticut State University
Molly Qerim ‘06
Dan Iassogna ’91
Major League Baseball Umpire
Matt Kenny ’97
Vice President, Field Sales Disney and ESPN Media Networks
Doug Knuth ‘94
Director of Athletics, University of Nevada, Reno
Rebecca Lobo ’95
Former women’s basketball All-American and Academic All-American ESPN Announcer Member, UConn Board of Trustees
David Ushery ’89
Donyell Marshall
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Leigh Montville ’65
Nationally known sportswriter and author
Dave Ogrean ’74 Executive Director USA Hockey
Steve Pikiell ’90
head basketball coach, Rutgers University
Jim Reynolds ’91
Paige Turco ’88
Major League Baseball Umpire
Jennifer Rizzotti ’96
Head Women’s Basketball George Washington University
Chris Sienko ’88
Vice President and General Manager, Connecticut Sun, WNBA
Michael Soltys ’81
Vice President for U.S. Network Communications ESPN
Judy Walden Scarafile ’71 Former President Cape Cod Baseball League
Jackie Burns ‘02
Voice of many characters on TV’s Sesame Street
Carolyn Runowicz ‘73 Former President American Cancer Society
Harriet Sanford ’79 (Master’s) President/Chief Executive Officer National Education Association Foundation
Jay ’91 and Liz ’91 Scott Founders, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Kathleen Murphy ’87 JD
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Morris Pleasure ’86
Mark R. Shenkman ’65
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In addition to all that the city of Hartford and the state of Connecticut has to offer, the region within two hours of Storrs is ripe with cultural and entertainment possibilities.
SPRINGFIELD (47 miles)
NEW YORK CITY (142 miles)
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located less than an hour from Storrs in Springfield, Mass., just minutes from the YMCA where Dr. James Naismith invented the game in 1891. A must-see for any fan of the hardwood, the Hall of Fame reopened in the fall of 2002 in a $45 million home just off of Interstate 91 in Springfield. The pinnacle of any basketball career, the Hall’s long list of inductees includes former UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, a 2005 inductee, and women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, a 2006 inductee. Once you finish your tour of the Hall of Fame, Springfield’s neighboring suburb of Agawam is the home of Six Flags New England, the region’s largest amusement park.
The largest city in the country and the “media capital of the world” is a UConn city. New York City is located approximately two hours from Storrs and when the Huskies are in town, they make their presence known. The UConn men’s basketball team returns to Madison Square Garden this December to play Syracuse and won the 2014 NCAA East Regional in the World’s Most Famous Arena on their way to the national championship. The UConn women’s basketball team has played in MSG seven times as it attracts the largest crowds for the sport in the Metropolitan area. The Husky football team made its Big Apple debut in 2014 when it played at Yankee Stadium and the men’s ice hockey team played last year in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center.
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BOSTON (86 miles) The birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston’s historic Freedom Trail is a living history textbook, covering everything from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Meanwhile, the city blends its old world charm with a cosmopolitan new world attitude that is evidenced by some of the trendier shops and restaurants that line both historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Back Bay’s Newbury Street. One of the world’s foremost centers of education, Boston is home to over 50 colleges and universities; perhaps the entire world’s most concentrated collection of colleges. The greater Boston area also includes the summer beach resorts on Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. A hub of sporting activity, the 2004, 2007 and 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox have called fabled Fenway Park home since 1912. A hub of sporting activity, the Boston Red Sox have called fabled Fenway Park home since 1912 while other offerings include the Celtics of the NBA and the Bruins of the NFL and the NFL’s New England Patriots in nearby Foxboro.
PROVIDENCE (51 miles) Rhode Island’s capital city shows that one of the nation’s smallest states also has plenty to offer its visitors. The multi-cultural capital city, which dates back to 1636, is the Ocean State’s centerpiece. The best known hamlet on the Rhode Island shore, the ocean town of Newport is world famous for its mansions and is a popular vacation destination for those seeking aquatic activities. Newport’s renowned music festival is also a well-attended annual event.
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Home of UConn football
MARK R. SHENKMAN TRAINING CENTER
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HARRY A. GAMPEL PAVILION Home of men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball
XL CENTER
XL CENTER
Home of men’s and women’s basketball
Home of men’s ice hockey
WERTH FAMILY UCONN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CENTER
MARK EDWARD FREITAS ICE FORUM
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RIZZA FAMILY SOCCER COMPLEX
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THE BURRILL FAMILY FIELD AT THE CONNECTICUT SOFTBALL STADIUM
Home of men’s and women’s soccer
Home of baseball
Future Home of UConn men’s and women’s soccer
Home of softball
J.O. CHRISTIAN FIELD
Future Home of Baseball
THE BURRILL FAMILY FIELD AT THE CONNECTICUT SOFTBALL STADIUM
Future Home of softball
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Home of men’s and women’s tennis
GEORGE J. SHERMAN FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX
WOLFF-ZACKIN NATATORIUM
Home of men’s and women’s swimming and diving
HUGH GREER FIELD HOUSE
Home of men’s and women’s indoor track
Home of men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, field hockey and women’s lacrosse
COVENTRY LAKE
Home of rowing
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UConn was just one of three schools nationally in 2015-16 to play in a football bowl game and the NCAA men’s basketball, women’s basketball and baseball tournaments. CBSSports.com ranked UConn 14th nationally among all athletic programs for overall success in 2015-16. UConn finished eighth in the women’s standings for the CapitalOne Cup, which recognizes overall athletic excellence. Since 2014, UConn is the only school in the country to have a first round NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB Draft pick. UConn has had 15 first round draft picks in the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL and CFL since 2014 – the most of any school in the nation.
Photos this page – clockwise from top right: The men’s and women’s soccer team both took part in NCAA tournament play. The football team played in the St. Petersburg Bowl, the sixth bowl trip in school history. The women’s field hockey team played in the NCAA national semifinals for the third-straight year after winning the Big East championship. First-round NHL Draft pick Tage Thompson led the men’s ice hockey through a successful second season in Hockey East. Photos Left page – clockwise from top right: Diver Alexandra Butera represented UConn at the NCAA Championships. Craig Hunter earned All-America honors for the UConn track and field team. The men’s basketball team won the American tournament in dramatic fashion and once again played in the NCAA tournament. The women’s track and field team won the American indoor championship. The baseball team won the American championship and played in the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in the past seven years. The women’s basketball team won its fourth-consecutive and records-setting 11th NCAA Championship.
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Matt Balis
Dr. Scott Brown
Jim Calhoun
Vic Cegles
Dr. Deena Casiero
Angie Cretors
Jim Donohue
Mike Enright
Neal Eskin
Dave Evan
Evan Feinglass
Ann Fiorvanti
Dan Glinski
Beth Goetz
Bob Howard
Dave Kaplan
Kyle Kravchuk
Mike Morrison
Kyle Muncy
Maureen O’Connor
Dee Rowe
Tim Tolokan
Ellen Tripp
Geno Auriemma
Mike Cavanaugh
J.J. Clark
Bob Diaco
Bob Goldberg
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Men’s and Women’s Swimming
Jim Penders
Dave Pezzino
Strength And Conditioning Coordinator
Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Communications
Assistant Director of Athletics/ Athletic Training
Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics
Kris Grunwald Volleyball
Ray Reid Men’s Soccer
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NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative
Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Special Projects & External Services
Assistant Director of Athletics/ Video Services
Associate Director of AthleticsCounseling Program For Intercollegiate Athletes
Chris MacKenzie Women’s Ice Hockey
Greg Roy
Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics
Associate Director of Athletics/ External Operations
Associate Director of Athletics/ Ticket Operations
Women’s Basketball
Glenn Marshall Director of Tennis
Men’s Track and Field / Cross Country
Deputy Director of Athletics
Associate Director of Athletics/ Facilities Management and Planning
Senior Director of Development for Athletics
Men’s Ice Hockey
Field Hockey
Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance Services
Assistant Director of AthleticsLicensing
Women’s Track and Field
Kevin Ollie
Jen McIntyre
Men’s Basketball
Softball
Nancy Stevens
Director of Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician
Len Tsantiris Women’s Soccer
Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Compliance Services
Assistant Director of Athletics/ Equipment Services
Assistant Director of Athletics/ Business Services
Baseball
Jennifer Wendry Women’s Rowing
Assistant Athletics Director Development
Chief Operating Officer/Senior Woman Administrator
Special Adviser for Athletics
Men’s Golf
Katie Woods Women’s Lacrosse
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“THE HUSKY WALK” UConn fans get a chance to greet the Huskies as the team arrives at Rentschler Field for gameday. “The Husky Walk” begins two-and-a-half hours before the game as the team busses pull up next to the Tan lot at Rentschler Field and the Huskies make their way to Gate B at the stadium.
ENTERING THROUGH THE STUDENT SECTION As the team takes the field for its pregame warmups it enters Rentschler Field through the student section. The team also does its pregame routine in front of the student section.
JONATHAN THE HUSKY MASCOT The official mascot of the University of Connecticut is a Siberian Husky dog named Jonathan. Jonathan XIV made his debut on the Storrs campus in the winter of 2014 and is a regular at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field along with his predecessor Jonathan XIII. He will be once again on hand for the 2016 season. The first Husky dog came to UConn in 1934 and the puppy was named for Jonathan Trumbull, the Governor of Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. The pedigree of Jonathan I was traced back to include a great-grandfather who traveled to the North Pole with Admiral Bryd in 1909. Jonathan III was with Admiral Byrd when he undertook “Operation High Jump” to the Antarctic in 1946-47. A costumed mascot has also gained popularity over the past several decades.
Post-Game Song After each game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, the entire UConn football team goes to the student section and joins in song with their music of the UConn Marching Band.
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT ALMA MATER “UCONN HUSKY” POST GAME SONG “UConn Husky” is the fight song of the school. It was written in the mid-1930’s by Herb France, who was UConn’s Director of Music until the mid-1950’s. The song is widely known for its playing at different sporting events, but got “out of this world” attention in October 1989 when it was played aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle to wake up the shuttle astronauts. Among those astronauts on the mission was Franklin Chang-Diaz, a 1973 UConn graduate. UConn Husky Symbol of might to the foe. Fight, fight Connecticut, It’s victory, let’s go! Connecticut UConn Husky, Do it again for the white and blue,
So go, go, go, go, Connecticut, Connecticut U. C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-C-U-T, Connecticut Connecticut Husky, Connecticut Husky, Connecticut C-O-N-N-U. Fight! (Repeat first verse)
Once more, as we gather today To sing our alma mater’s praise And join in the fellowship strong That inspires our college days. We’re backing our teams in the strife Cheering them to victory. We pledge anew To old Connecticut, Our steadfast spirit of loyalty.
When time shall have severed us far And the years their changes bring, The thought of the college we love In our memories will cling. For friendships that ever remain And associations dear We’ll raise a song To old Connecticut And join our voices in our long cheer
Connecticut, Connecticut Thy sons and daughters true Unite to honor thy name Our fairest white and blue.
Connecticut, Connecticut Thy sons and daughters true Unite to honor thy name Our fairest white and blue.
VICTORY BELL An enduring tradition of UConn football is the ringing of the Victory Bell after each UConn score. The bell was moved from the previous home of UConn football, Memorial Stadium, to its new home – Rentschler Field. After each score, the bell is rung once for each point UConn has scored in the game.
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ome college football teams play in stadiums that put fans so close to the action that the spectators feel like they can reach out and touch the players. These stadiums are intimate and are part of what has made college football special. Other stadiums are ultra-modern edifices that feature the latest in facilities such as luxurious suites and spacious locker rooms. The home of University of Connecticut football — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — happens to be both. The Huskies are in their 14th season playing in the facility in 2016 and it was re-named Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in the summer of 2015 after being known as Rentschler Field since its opening in 2003. UConn and United Technologies Corporation, the parent company of Pratt & Whitney, have partnered on a number of major projects. UTC funded construction of the UTC School of Engineering building at UConn and has endowed several professorships in engineering and computer science. In 2010, Pratt & Whitney established a Center of Excellence with the UConn School of Engineering to support research in the field of aviation propulsion systems. Pratt & Whitney partnered with UConn in 2013 to establish one of the nation’s most advanced additive manufacturing laboratories. And most recently, UTC committed $10 million to support the launch of the Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering at UConn to provide students opportunities to train in one of the fastest grow-
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ing fields in engineering. Over the years, UTC has hired thousands of UConn engineering graduates and has enabled hundreds of its employees to earn degrees from UConn through its Employee Scholar Program. Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field opened on Aug. 30, 2003, as the Huskies defeated Big Ten Conference member Indiana, 34-10. Among the enhancements that were new to the stadium 2013 were a brand-new video board and ribbon boards that circle the stadium. UConn has now played 84 games in the facility over the past 13 seasons and has posted an impressive 54-30 record at Pratt & Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field – including perfect records in 2010 (6-0) and a 7-0 mark in 2007 to set a UConn single-season record for home wins. The Huskies have sold out 30 Pratt & Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field games, including a streak of 12 in a row. UConn has played to a 88 percent of capacity during its time there before a total of 2,938,168 fans. The Huskies set a new single-game attendance record at Rentschler on September 21, 2013, as 42,704 witnessed the UConn vs. Michigan game. Extra seats were added for that game in scoreboard-side endzone to accommodate the crowd. The building of the facility and its management was and is the result of incredible teamwork and dedication between the state’s Office of Policy and Management, the town of East Hartford, UTC and the assistance from numerous public and private sector organiza2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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The outdoor seating area of Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field includes nearly 4,000 chairback seats with the rest being bleacher seating. Rentschler Field is unique in the fact that it has handicap accessible seating on the field level. The media facilities are some of the most modern in the country with seating for 125 media members in the main press area. There are also separate booths for television and radio broadcasts. That level also includes booths for coaching staffs, security, public address announcer, scoreboard operation and other gameday facilities. The concourses at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field prouick acts vide generous, open and Owner: State of Connecticut barrier-free circulation for entering and exiting the Developer: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management facility. The concourse also (OPM) provides easy access to variArchitects: Ellerbe Becket ous concession and novelty stands and restrooms. Construction Manager: Hunt/ The stadium features Gilbane Joint Venture state-of-the-art facilities for Facility Manager: Spectra, Inc. members of the UConn Primary Tenant: University of football team, including Connecticut Athletics (football) an incredible locker room Budget: $91.2 million area. Stadium Footprint: 8.5 acres The main UConn Stadium Building: 595,596 square locker room is 3,750 feet, including field and seats square feet and has space Capacity: 40,000 for 125 players. There is also a coaches locker room, Total Site: 75 acres equipment area and mediParking: Approximately 10,600 cal training rooms. spaces at the stadium and on the Pratt & Whitney campus. There is also a spacious visiting team locker Site History: Pratt & Whitney Airfield, named for Pratt & Whitney founder room area with similar Frederick Rentschler and donated to amenities.
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tions. The result of this cooperation gives the people of Connecticut the opportunity to view college football at its highest level in a worldclass facility. The natural grass playing surface of Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field is 26 feet below grade at the stadium and was resodded in the summer of 2011. Rentschler Field features stadium seating, outdoor chairback seating, fully enclosed club seats and luxury suites. The tower at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field includes levels for suites, club seating and media/game management facilities. There are 38 suites in the stadium and more than 600 seats in the club area, which also includes a 12,000-square foot function area, which is used by club patrons on gameday and is available for meetings and social events the remainder of the year.
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The “original” Rentschler Field, an airfield which later saw the likes of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, was dedicated on May 24, 1931. Those taking part in the ceremonies were (left to right): Donald Brown, President of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft; United States Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut; Edward A. Deeds, United Aircraft Board of Directors; F. Trubee Davison, Assistant Secretary of War; Frederick B. Rentschler, Founder of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and Chairman of United Aircraft Corporation (now United Technologies Corporation).
The audio and video facilities at Pratt & Whitney Stadium Rentschler Field are some of the most advanced in the country. The sound system is de-centralized with approximately 300 digital-quality speakers providing the audio. All parking for the stadium is located within the footprint of the stadium site – which makes it unique for a college football facility. In total, there are 10,600 parking spaces at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium Rentschler Field site. Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field features lighting with four towers in each corner of the stadium and a bank of lights on top of the press box. Rentschler Field is a facility that was built for Connecticut, by Connecticut. Through a concerted effort, the stadium project far outpaced the state’s requirements to help small, women and minorityowned companies grow with ongoing economic development. This means contractors and individuals that may never before have been
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able to benefit from projects of this scale helped build their skills, their companies and their careers while they help build their community. The various East Hartford area non-profit groups that staffed the concession stands on game days are able to generate approximately $65,000 on an annual basis through their work at the games. Pratt & Whitney Stadium Rentschler Field is also the home of the Connecticut High School Coaches Hall of Fame, which is located on the southwest concourse. In addition to UConn football, the stadium also played host to a pair of Bruce Springsteen concerts on Sept. 16 and 18, 2003, a concert by the Rolling Stones on Aug. 26, 2005 and the Police on July 31, 2007. It also served as the home of the annual Governors’ Cup High School All-Star game between Connecticut and Rhode Island and now the Super 100 Game, which matches the top high school seniors in the state of Connecticut. Rentschler Field has played host to college lacrosse games while international rugby matches have been played in the summers of 2004, ’05 and ‘08. The facility has become a mainstay in soccer. An exhibition soccer game between the British teams of Liverpool and Glasgow Celtic was played on July 26, 2004; an exhibition women’s soccer match between the United States and China on Aug. 1, 2004; a men’s World Cup qualifying match between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago was played on Aug. 17, 2005; the United States men’s national team playing their final tuneup before 2006 World Cup against Latvia on May 28, 2006; an exhibition women’s soccer match between the United States and Norway on July 14, 2007; a World Cup sendoff match between the United States and the Czech Republic on May 25, 2010; an exhibition women’s soccer match between the United States and Sweden on July 17, 2010; an CONCACAF Gold Cup doubleheader (United States vs. Costa Rica, Cuba vs. Belize) on July 16, 2013; an exhibition women’s soccer match between the United States and France on June 18, 2014; a match between SL Benfica of Portugal and ACF Fiorentina of Italy on July 24, 2015; and an exhibition women’s soccer match between the United States and Colombia on April 6, 2016. In February of 2011, Whalers Hockey Fest was held at Rentschler 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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Field as an ice rink was set up on the surface. The ten-day event hosted numerous hockey games, including a doubleheader which featured both the UConn men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. Rentschler Field also served as the home of the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League in 2009 and ’10. UConn received the Governor’s Leadership Award in December of 2003 for its efforts in the first year of play at Rentschler Field. The annual award is given to an individual or group that had done an outstanding job in bringing together a wide spectrum of people and resources to bear on a significant development issue in Connecticut. The 75-acre site for the stadium was donated by UTC and sits on a former airfield — Rentschler Field — which opened in 1931 and saw the likes of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. In addition to the donation of the land for the stadium, UTC is allowing another 100 acres of its land to be used for gameday parking. There is a display on the history of the site as an airfield in the stadium. The “original” Rentschler Field was dedicated on May 24, 1931. The company air field served as a base for experimental flight tests of airplanes, engines and propellers and was also used for servicing and overhauling engines. In later years the airfield was used for general aviation for United Aircraft Corporation — now United Technologies Corporation. The field was de-commissioned as an active airport in the 1990s.
A statue of the No. 6 was dedicated at Rentschler Field on November 1, 2014, in memory of Japser Howad, a UConn football player who passed away in 2009. Donations to build the statue came from former Husky players, coaches and fans.
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American Athletic Conference teams have access to the pinnacle of college football’s postseason structure. An American representative would be chosen for the College Football Playoff semifinals if it is among the top four teams in the CFP selection committee’s final ranking. Otherwise, the league would place its champion in a New Year’s Bowl if it is ranked higher than the champions of Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference, the Mountain West Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.
Additionally, The American holds primary or secondary partnerships with 12 bowls for the current six-year cycle, ensuring multiple annual matchups against the nation’s top conferences and providing desirable postseason destinations to member institutions and their fans.
2016-17 American Athletic Conference Affiliated Bowl Games Date Sat., Dec. 17 Mon., Dec. 19 Tue., Dec. 20 Fri., Dec. 23 Mon., Dec. 26 Tues., Dec. 27 Thur., Dec. 29 Sat., Dec. 31 Sat., Dec. 31 Mon., Jan. 2 Mon., Jan. 9
Time (ET) 5:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3 or 7:00 p.m. 3 or 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Bowl AutoNation Cure Bowl Miami Beach Bowl Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl St. Petersburg Bowl Military Bowl presened by Northrop Grumman Birmingham Bowl College Football Playoff Semi at Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal at Fiesta Bowl Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff National Championship
Site Orlando Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla. Marlins Park, Miami, Fla. FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Fla. Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassua, Bahamas Tropiciana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla. Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis, Md. Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala. Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga. University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
Matchup TV American vs. Sun Belt CBS Sports Network American vs. MAC ESPN American vs. Conference USA ESPN American/Conference USA/MAC ESPN American vs. ACC/Notre Dame ESPN American vs. ACC/Notre Dame ESPN American vs. SEC ESPN National Semifinal ESPN National Semifinal ESPN New Year’s Six ESPN National Championship ESPN
Site University Stadium, Albuquerque, N.M. Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev. Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Ala. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, La. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif. Albertson’s Stadium, Boise, Id. Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Ala. Aloha Stadium, Honolulu Ford Field, Detroit, Mich. Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La. Cotton Bowl, Dallas Texas Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif. Chase Field, Phoenix, Ariz. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. Orlando Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla. Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas Bank of American Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tenn. Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz. Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn. Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. Camping Worlds Stadium, Orlando, Fla. EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, La.
Membership TV Conference USA vs. Mountain West ESPN Mountain West vs. Pac-12 ABC MAC vs. Sun Belt ESPN Conference USA vs. Sun Belt ESPN BYU s. Mountain West ESPN MAC vs. Mountain West ESPN Navy vs. Big 12 ESPN MAC vs. Sun Belt ESPN Conference USA vs. Mountain West ESPN Big Ten vs. ACC/Notre Dame ESPN SEC vs. ACC/Notre Dame ESPN2 Big Ten vs. Conference USA ESPN Big 12 vs. Pac-12 ESPN Big 12 vs. Pac-12 ESPN ACC/Notre Dame vs. Big Ten ESPN ACC/Notre Dame vs. Big 12 ESPN Pac-12 vs. Big 10 FOX Big 12 vs. SEC ESPN ACC/Notre Dame vs. SEC ESPN Big 12 vs. Pac-12 ESPN Big 12 vs. SEC ESPN ACC/Notre Dame vs. Pac-12 CBS Sun Belt vs. Mountain West TBA SEC vs. Big Ten/ACC/Notre Dame ESPN ACC vs. SEC/Big Ten ESPN SEC vs. Big Ten/ACC/Notre Dame ABC SEC vs. Big Ten/ACC/Notre Dame ESPN Big Ten vs. SEC ABC Big Ten vs. Pac-12 ESPN Big 12 vs. SEC ESPN
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Members of the UConn IMG Radio Network Broadcast Team for football are: Devin Raeli, Anthony McCalla, Wayne Norman, Joe D’Ambrosio, Ken Sweitzer and Bob Joyce.
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niversity of Connecticut football is broadcast on the UConn IMG Sports Radio Network with WTIC AM-1080 AM as the anchor of the network. UConn football is being heard on WTIC for the 25th-straight year and is the state’s only 50,000-watt AM station. The 2016-17 football, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey seasons mark the third year that the radio rights are held by IMG College, which is UConn’s multi-media rights partner. Other stations joining WTIC on the UConn IMG Sports Radio Network in 2016, including long time affiliate WILI 1400-AM in Willimantic in addition to WELI 980-AM in New Haven and WGCH 1490-AM in Greenwich. IMG College is the leading multimedia, marketing and licensing/ brand management company in America, representing more than 200 of the nation’s top collegiate properties including the NCAA and its 89 championships, NCAA Football, leading conferences, and many of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. WTIC 1080-AM and other network stations will air the “Bob Diaco Show,” featuring UConn head coach Bob Diaco and broadcaster Joe D’Ambrosio during the season – typically on Thursday nights. Veteran sportscasters D’Ambrosio and Wayne Norman will handle play-by-play and color commentary, respectively, for Husky football during the 2016 season. Former Husky standout Ken Sweitzer is in his first year as the sideline announcer. WTIC offers 10 hours of Husky football talk on home game Saturdays on the station’s powerful signal. Ray Dunaway, the popular host of WTIC’s morning drive, starts things off at 5:30 a.m. live on Saturdays from Rentschler Field. Bob Joyce is the host of the “Tailgate Show” at 9:30 a.m., which runs for one hour followed by “UConn Football Magazine” with Joyce from 10:30 a.m. until kickoff. D’Ambrosio will be calling UConn football and men’s basketball for the 25th-straight year. He also called UConn women’s basketball games from 1995 thru 1998 and again from 2000 thru 2006. D’Ambrosio is also part of the announce team for UConn men’s ice hockey on the IMG Network. He is an anchor at NBC Connecticut and has done play-by-play announcing for the New Britain Rock Cats minor league baseball team of the Eastern League and the UConn baseball team. D’Ambrosio was named Connecticut Sportscaster of the Year by the
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National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association for the eighth time in 2014. Celebrating his 49th year in broadcasting, Norman began covering Connecticut Athletics as a UConn student in the mid-60’s and has since called approximately 1,400 UConn athletic events. He has been UConn’s radio analyst for football and basketball since 1981. A member of the broadcast staff at WILI Radio (Willimantic, Conn.) since 1970, Norman continues his role as sports director, program director and morning personality at WILI, a station which is part of the UConn IMG Radio Network for football and basketball. He is the longest tenured morning man in the state, working mornings at WILI since November 1, 1971. Sweitzer was the 1981 Yankee Conference Offensive Player of the Year for the Huskies as a quarterback and earned All-Yankee Conference honors five times at three different positions during his career – wide receiver in 1979, quarterback in 1980 and ’81 and punter in 1981. He completed his collegiate career as the holder of 18 different school records and remains fourth in total offense and passing yardage. Sweitzer was named to UConn’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1998. He was the winner of the 2014 Red O’Neill Award by The UConn Club, which is given annually to a former UConn student-athlete who has been successful later in life. Joyce is in his 14th season as part of the broadcast team and after serving many years as the network coordinator in the studio, he is currently the pre and post-game host. Joyce, a Bloomfield High School graduate, has been part of the UConn women’s basketball broadcast team since the 2001-2002 season and has been the play by play voice of the women since the 2006-2007 season. Headquartered in Winston Salem, N.C., IMG College connects brands with the largest and most demographically attractive fan base in sports through partnership opportunities in multimedia rights, sponsorship sales, licensing, marketing, ticketing, seating, fundraising, premium events and hospitality, stadium and arena development, and consulting. IMG College produces nearly 31,000 hours of radio programming on the largest independent sports radio network in the country, manages nearly 5,000 hours of local television programming, and is the leading publisher of college sports publications and the largest manager of university athletic websites. IMG College is a division of IMG Worldwide, a global sports, fashion and media business. For more information, please visit www.imgcollege.com
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UCONN COMMUNICATIONS 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
The 2016 University of Connecticut Football Media Guide/Yearbook has been prepared to provide pertinent information concerning Connecticut’s football program and to assist the media members in their continuing coverage of the Huskies. We at Connecticut appreciate your interest in our football program, and we are always available to be of assistance to all media members in their coverage of the Huskies.
RADIO POLICY
Requests to broadcast must be obtained in writing or by phone at least two weeks in advance of the game by contacting the University of Connecticut Athletic Communications Office, 2095 Hillside Road, U-1173, Storrs, CT 062691173. The phone number is (860) 486-3531.
The University of Connecticut has radio lines available for all football opponents for the 2016 season (both commercial and student) in the visiting radio booths. There are two ISDN lines in each booth and a number of analog lines. All calls on these lines must either bev credit card calls or collect calls.
Visiting radio stations must reserve the phone lines by contacting Mike Enright in the UConn Athletic Communications Office.
MEDIA FACILITIES
The press box at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford is located on level five of the press box tower above the south stands and can be reached via the elevator located in the southeast corner of the press box tower. The media will call window is located beside the elevator. The press box is for working media members only.
The press box at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field features both wireless internet access and a hard internet connection at each seat. There is no charge for either service.
Included in the press box are a television broadcast booth, radio booths, home and visiting coaches’ booths, a camera deck and a working press area. Professional scouts will be admitted to the press box. Requests for home game media passes, photographer’s passes and broadcasting accommodations should be made at least two weeks in advance of the date of the game to the Athletic Communications Office. Media parking, if requested in advance of the game, is available at the stadium.
PRESS BOX SERVICES
The UConn Athletic Communications staff will be on hand to assist all media members covering Connecticut football. All working media members will be provided with Connecticut’s upto-date team and individual statistics, game depth chart and a game program. At halftime and at the end of the game, media members will be provided with complete statistics (both individual and team) as well as a play-by-play summary. Post-game interviews will be held on the field level on Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. UConn head coach Bob Diaco will be available, after a cooling off period, in the main interview room next to the Husky locker room in the east end zone. Requested UConn players will be available at the press conference as well, while arrangements for the visiting coach and players will be made through the visiting school’s sports information department. The audio/video of press conferences held at the interview room’s main dais will be available on the television monitors in the main press box.
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Still photographers and film crews with handheld equipment may work the sidelines from each end zone to the respective 25-yard lines. Sideline credentials will only be issued to accredited representatives of daily newspapers, wire services, magazines and television stations. Photography space also is available atop the Renstchler Field press box but will be issued on a priority basis to television stations and to the film crews of the two teams in competition. A photo transmission room is available for photographers at field level through the main operations tunnel in the southeast corner of the stadium.
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The room has both wireless internet access and a hard internet connection at each seat. There is no charge for either service.
IN-SEASON MEDIA POLICIES
All game week practices (MondayThursday of a traditional Saturday game week) will be open to the media for their entirety. Normally these practices run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Media will be notified of any changes in the schedule. The final 20 minutes of each practice will be available for print and still photography. Still and video photography will be allowed for the final 20 minutes of the scrimmage and media is requested to shoot tight shots and close-ups of players. Please no social media postings during practice. Post-practice reports should not include any narration or commentary of the content of the practice. Any “breaking news” story at practice, i.e. injury during practice, player not at practice, etc., should be addressed with Coach Bob Diaco before any reporting or releasing of information to the public. Coach Bob Diaco will be available on the weekly American Athletic Conference teleconference on Mondays at 11:20 a.m. Coach Bob Diaco will hold a weekly press conference on Tuesdays in the Burton Family Football Complex with a small number of selected players to follow. Requested players will be made available on the practice field at the conclusion of Tuesday’s practice. Requested assistant coaches will be made available on the practice field at the conclusion of Wednesday’s practice. The University of Connecticut football program appreciate the media’s interest in covering the team and has adapted these media policies to aid and assist in that coverage. In return, we ask that the media adhere to these policies and not report on anything that might put the team at a competitive disadvantage. Violations of these policies could result in the loss of access to practices and scrimmages.
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For all media arrangements, photographs, or other information concerning the University of Connecticut football team please contact: Mike Enright (Primary Contact) Jeff Piascik (Secondary Contact) University of Connecticut 2095 Hillside Road, U-1173 Storrs, CT 06269-1173 Phone: (860) 486-3531 FAX: (860) 486-5085 Enright Cell: (860) 208-4756 Piascik Cell: (860) 449-4660 Email: mike.enright@uconn.edu Pascik Email: Jeffrey.piascik@uconn.edu Website: UConnHuskies.com 2016 UCONN FOOTBALL
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