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2013 MEDIA GUIDE All-MAC Offensive Lineman John Ameen All-MAC Special Teams Juwan Petties-Jackson
2013 Media Guide
All-MAC Offensive Lineman John Ameen
All-MAC Special Teams Juwan Petties-Jackson
MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM
MANGELSDORF FIELD - HOME OF MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL
DR. TOM BOTZMANUniversity President
Dr. Tom Botzman is in his first year as president of Misericordia University.
“I am excited and honored to be serving as president of Misericordia University,’’ said Botzman “The University has an impressive faculty and staff who know how
to engage the students in learning, both inside and outside the classroom. It is an honor to follow Dr. (Michael A.) MacDowell’s successful 15 years and be entrusted with the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy.”
The 13th president in Misericordia history, Dr. Botzman has served as vice president for business and finance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland since 2004, where he was also a professor of economics.
His areas of responsibility have included finance, human resources, facilities and maintenance, information technology, government relations, athletics, sailing, and public safety.
He also served as interim vice president for development and secretary to the Board of Trustees in 2009-10.
Dr. Botzman previously served for 15 years on the faculty at Mount Union College in Ohio.
Botzman also served as the associate academic dean during the 2003-04 academic year and as director of international studies from 1993 to 1997.
He was a visiting professor and Fulbright Scholar at the University of the Americas in Mexico City, Mexico, teaching there four times from 1992 through 1996 and was named an American Council on Education Fellow in 2002.
Dr. Botzman worked in industry prior to becoming a faculty member and is the inventor of 12 U.S. patents.
“Dr. Botzman’s background and expertise match Misericordia University’s agenda for new leadership perfectly,” said Misericordia University Trustee Christopher Borton, who chaired the presidential search committee. “He brings significant enthusiasm for this important leadership position, and a broad array of successful experiences that will enable him to build on the momentum our University has experienced over these last 15 years.”
Dr. Botzman earned a B.S. in engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He also holds an M.A. in economics and a Ph.D. in business administration from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.
Dr. Botzman was a 2011 participant in Harvard University’s Institute for Executive Management.
Dr. Botzman and his wife, Vanessa, have one daughter, Gabriela, a college freshman.
MISERICORDIA QUICK FACTSLocation ......................301 Lake Street, Dallas, PAFounded........................................................... 1924Enrollment ..................................................... 1,982President ...............................Dr. Thomas BotzmanVP of Student Affairs ........... Jean Messaros, RSMAthletic Director ............................... David Martin Dept Phone .......................... 570-674-6374Website ........................... athletics.misericordia.eduNickname ...................................................CougarsColors .................................... Royal Blue and GoldConference .....................................Middle AtlanticNational Affiliations ....NCAA Division III, ECAC
FOOTBALL HISTORYFirst Season ...................................................... 2012Stadium ..........................Manglesdorf Field (1,500)Playing Surface .........................................FieldTurf
FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach ................Mark Ross (Penn State, ‘90) Career Record .....................................0-10 Phone ................................... 570-674-3365Offensive Coordinator/QBs .............Mike HatcherOffensive Line/Strength & Conditioning .... Chris GrayGA/Linebackers ................................Vince LuvaraGA/Running Backs ...........................Tom NormanDefensive Backs ...............................Greg BowmanWide Receivers/Tight Ends ..... Mike PasqualichioEquipment Manager ...........................Mike HayesAthletic Trainer ..............................Jayme GaldieriSports Information Director ........... Scott Crispell Phone ................................... 570-674-6398 Fax ....................................... 570-674-6493 E-Mail ............. [email protected] SID .....................................Brady Farkas Phone ................................... 570-674-8176 E-Mail [email protected]
2013 SCHEDULE Date Opponent TimeSept. 7 vs. Gettysburg 1:00Sept. 14 vs. *Delaware Valley 1:00Sept. 21 at *Lycoming 1:00Sept. 28 vs. *Wilkes 1:00Oct. 5 vs. #*King’s 1:00Oct. 19 at *Widener 1:00Oct. 26 vs. *Lebanon Valley 1:00Nov. 2 at *Stevenson 1:00Nov. 9 vs. *Albright 1:00Nov. 16 at *FDU-Florham 1:00* MAC Opponent# Homecoming/Hall of Fame Weekend
2013 NUMERICAL ROSTER
# Name YR. Pos. HT WT Hometown/High School 1 Juwan Petties-Jackson So. WR 5-9 165 Somerville, N.J./ Somerville 2 Kurt Kowalski So. WR 5-9 175 Westfield, N.J./ Westfield 3 Ben Camacho So. CB 6-0 185 Branchburg, N.J./ Somerville 4 Jeff Puckett So. QB 5-9 185 Dunellen, N.J./ Dunellen 5 Isaiah Harvey Fr. LB 5-11 190 Miami, FL/LaSalle 6 Rob Hart Fr. LB 5-10 200 Voorhees, N.J./ Eastern Regional 7 Jeff Krisiak Fr. QB 5-10 170 Long Pond, PA/ Pocono Mountain 8 Ryan Kurtz Fr. QB 5-11 175 Keansburg, N.J./ Keansburg 9 Colton Pyne Fr. WR 6-1 205 Spring City, PA/ North Penn 10 Michael Pheasant So. QB 5-9 165 East Stroudsburg, PA/ East Stroudsburg 11 Kyle Walsh Fr. RB 5-6 180 Clarks Summit, PA/ East Stroudsburg South 12 Johnny Rhodes Fr. QB 6-3 175 Lake Ariel, PA/ Western Wayne 13 Steve Strobel Fr. S 5-11 180 Maple Shade, N.J./ Maple Shade 14 Brandon Salazar So. S 5-11 180 Hackettstown, N.J./ DePaul Catholic 15 Anthony Buffa So. CB 5-11 180 Wayne, N.J./ Wayne Valley 18 Matt Martin Fr. CB 5-6 145 East Earl, PA/ Garden Spot 19 Michael Berstecher Fr. QB 6-3 210 Lansdale, PA/ North Penn 20 Tosin Adeyemo So. RB 5-10 210 Columbus, N.J./ Northern Burlington 22 Tyler Hessert Jr. S 5-9 180 Williamsport, PA/ Loyalsock Township 23 Chris Kirkland Fr. RB 5-8 150 Erie, PA/Strong Vincent 24 Robin Custodio So. RB 5-5 175 Stewartsville, N.J./ Phillipsburg 25 Matt Boffa So. TE 5-8 195 Sparta, N.J./ Sparta 26 Carmine Verducci Fr. RB 5-8 170 Parsippany, N.J./ Parsippany Hills 27 Dean Ferrezza So. S 5-10 190 Staten Island, N.Y./ Petrides 28 Kevin Bagasevich So. CB 6-0 160 Scranton, PA/ Scranton 29 Phil Arnold Sr. CB 5-8 175 Troy, N.Y./ Tamarac 30 Shane Gallichio Fr. CB 5-8 155 Newton, N.J./ Newton 31 Thomas Bollinger Fr. WR 5-8 175 Fairfield, PA/Fairfield 32 Frank Santarsiero Sr. RB 5-7 180 Dumore, PA/ Dunmore 33 Nico Denise Fr. RB 5-8 190 Congers, N.Y/ Albertus Magnus 34 Anthony McNee Fr. S 5-8 155 Somerset, N.J./ Immaculata 35 Patrick Newins Fr. K 6-4 195 Levittown, N.Y./ MacArthur 37 Tim Kelly Fr. OL 5-11 225 Cedar Knolls, N.J./ Whippany Park 38 Vince Grausso Fr. RB 6-0 195 Dunellan, N.J./ Dunellan 39 Conor Reilly Fr. LB 5-9 200 Middlesex, N.J./ Middlesex 40 Dom Picarillo So. LB 5-9 210 Hillsborough, N.J./ Hillsborough 41 Dylan Quirk Fr. P 5-8 190 Frackville, PA/ Marian Catholic 42 Dylan Kluber So. TE 6-1 230 Ridge, N.Y./ Longwood 43 Charlie Perruso Fr. LB 5-6 190 Stirling, NJ/Watchung Hills Regional 44 Chris Szabo So. OLB 6-0 205 Fort Lee, N.J./ Paramus Catholic 45 Jeff Smith Jr. ILB 5-9 205 Lake Ariel, PA/ Western Wayne 46 Dan Kiely Fr. ILB 5-11 220 Downingtown, PA/Downingtown 47 Tim Wallenburg Fr. LB 5-9 195 Martlon, N.J./ Cherokee
2013 NUMERICAL ROSTER
# Name YR. Pos. HT WT Hometown/High School 1 Juwan Petties-Jackson So. WR 5-9 165 Somerville, N.J./ Somerville 2 Kurt Kowalski So. WR 5-9 175 Westfield, N.J./ Westfield 3 Ben Camacho So. CB 6-0 185 Branchburg, N.J./ Somerville 4 Jeff Puckett So. QB 5-9 185 Dunellen, N.J./ Dunellen 5 Isaiah Harvey Fr. LB 5-11 190 Miami, FL/LaSalle 6 Rob Hart Fr. LB 5-10 200 Voorhees, N.J./ Eastern Regional 7 Jeff Krisiak Fr. QB 5-10 170 Long Pond, PA/ Pocono Mountain 8 Ryan Kurtz Fr. QB 5-11 175 Keansburg, N.J./ Keansburg 9 Colton Pyne Fr. WR 6-1 205 Spring City, PA/ North Penn 10 Michael Pheasant So. QB 5-9 165 East Stroudsburg, PA/ East Stroudsburg 11 Kyle Walsh Fr. RB 5-6 180 Clarks Summit, PA/ East Stroudsburg South 12 Johnny Rhodes Fr. QB 6-3 175 Lake Ariel, PA/ Western Wayne 13 Steve Strobel Fr. S 5-11 180 Maple Shade, N.J./ Maple Shade 14 Brandon Salazar So. S 5-11 180 Hackettstown, N.J./ DePaul Catholic 15 Anthony Buffa So. CB 5-11 180 Wayne, N.J./ Wayne Valley 18 Matt Martin Fr. CB 5-6 145 East Earl, PA/ Garden Spot 19 Michael Berstecher Fr. QB 6-3 210 Lansdale, PA/ North Penn 20 Tosin Adeyemo So. RB 5-10 210 Columbus, N.J./ Northern Burlington 22 Tyler Hessert Jr. S 5-9 180 Williamsport, PA/ Loyalsock Township 23 Chris Kirkland Fr. RB 5-8 150 Erie, PA/Strong Vincent 24 Robin Custodio So. RB 5-5 175 Stewartsville, N.J./ Phillipsburg 25 Matt Boffa So. TE 5-8 195 Sparta, N.J./ Sparta 26 Carmine Verducci Fr. RB 5-8 170 Parsippany, N.J./ Parsippany Hills 27 Dean Ferrezza So. S 5-10 190 Staten Island, N.Y./ Petrides 28 Kevin Bagasevich So. CB 6-0 160 Scranton, PA/ Scranton 29 Phil Arnold Sr. CB 5-8 175 Troy, N.Y./ Tamarac 30 Shane Gallichio Fr. CB 5-8 155 Newton, N.J./ Newton 31 Thomas Bollinger Fr. WR 5-8 175 Fairfield, PA/Fairfield 32 Frank Santarsiero Sr. RB 5-7 180 Dumore, PA/ Dunmore 33 Nico Denise Fr. RB 5-8 190 Congers, N.Y/ Albertus Magnus 34 Anthony McNee Fr. S 5-8 155 Somerset, N.J./ Immaculata 35 Patrick Newins Fr. K 6-4 195 Levittown, N.Y./ MacArthur 37 Tim Kelly Fr. OL 5-11 225 Cedar Knolls, N.J./ Whippany Park 38 Vince Grausso Fr. RB 6-0 195 Dunellan, N.J./ Dunellan 39 Conor Reilly Fr. LB 5-9 200 Middlesex, N.J./ Middlesex 40 Dom Picarillo So. LB 5-9 210 Hillsborough, N.J./ Hillsborough 41 Dylan Quirk Fr. P 5-8 190 Frackville, PA/ Marian Catholic 42 Dylan Kluber So. TE 6-1 230 Ridge, N.Y./ Longwood 43 Charlie Perruso Fr. LB 5-6 190 Stirling, NJ/Watchung Hills Regional 44 Chris Szabo So. OLB 6-0 205 Fort Lee, N.J./ Paramus Catholic 45 Jeff Smith Jr. ILB 5-9 205 Lake Ariel, PA/ Western Wayne 46 Dan Kiely Fr. ILB 5-11 220 Downingtown, PA/Downingtown 47 Tim Wallenburg Fr. LB 5-9 195 Martlon, N.J./ Cherokee
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# Name YR. Pos. HT WT Hometown/High School 48 Chris McConnell Fr. LB 5-11 170 Port Murray, N.J./ Warren Hills 50 Joseph Winter Sr. OL 5-11 220 Pottsville, PA/ Nativity BVM 52 Alec Garrity So. OL 6-3 240 Somerville, N.J./ Bridgewater-Raritan 53 Omar Clark So. LB/DE 5-11 195 Wheatley Heights/ Half Hollow Hills 54 Hunter Pates So. LB 6-0 205 Columbus, N.J./ Northern Burlington 55 Tim Martin So. OLB 5-8 190 Trout Run, PA/ Montoursvile 56 Ben Muschlitz So. NT 5-11 250 Northampton, PA/ Northampton 57 Anthony Rand-Willever Fr. LB 5-7 175 Phillipsburg, N.J./ Phillipsburg 58 Chris Hutter Fr. LB 5-10 205 Elmsford, N.Y./ Sleepy Hollow 59 Sean Weg So. ILB 5-10 175 Parsippany, N.J./ Parsippany Hills 60 Alex Reyes Fr. C 5-9 315 New Milford, N.J./ Paramus Catholic 61 Joseph Nowitzke Fr. OL 6-3 270 Franklin Park, N.J./ Immaculata 62 Drew Godfrey So. OL 6-1 210 Shickshinny, PA/ Northwest 63 Sam Johnson Fr. OL 6-0 250 Brookfield, CT/ Brookfield 64 James Manzick So. OL 6-1 255 Pottsville, PA/ Nativity BVM 65 Jacob Cowperthwait Fr. OL 6-2 250 Columbus, N.J./ Northern Burlington Regional 66 Joshua Obermeyer Fr. OL 6-2 250 Port Jervis, N.Y./ Port Jervis 69 Connor Duffy So. OL 6-8 330 Swedesboro, N.J./ Kingsway 71 Connor O’Hara Fr. OL 6-1 245 Burlington, N.J./ Burlington Township 72 Trevor Davis So. OL 6-4 250 Gaithersburg, MD/ Gaithersburg 73 Andrew LaFevre Fr. DE 6-3 215 Milford, N.J./ Delawate Valley Regional 74 Travis Tobin Jr. OL 6-0 240 Dumore, PA/ Dunmore 75 Matt Buckley Fr. OL 6-2 250 Lynbrooke, NY/ Kellenburg Memorial 76 Teegan French Jr. OL 6-1 260 Tunkhannock, PA/ Tunkhannock 77 K.C. Jones Fr. NT 6-3 300 Moosic, PA/ Riverside 78 John Ameen So. OL 6-3 310 Pittston Twp., PA/ Pittston 79 Matt Henderson Fr. OL 6-0 315 Bound Brook, N.J./ Bound Brook 81 Emirsen Shehi Fr. WR 5-9 175 Liberty, N.Y./ Liberty 82 Tyler Hannon Fr. WR 5-11 170 Delran, N.J./ Holy Cross 84 Dean Lucchesi So. TE 6-0 210 Hamilton, N.J./ Steinert 85 Alec Rhoads Fr. TE 5-11 220 Littz, PA/ Warwick 86 Collin Shandra So. WR 6-0 150 Pittston, PA/ Holy Redeemer 87 Thomas Stelzer So. TE 6-3 225 Coatseville, PA/ Coatseville 88 Tyler Rowe So. WR 6-1 175 Basking Ridge, N.J./ Ridge 89 Nick Smith Fr. TE 6-1 185 Lodi, N.J./ Lodi 90 Jake Livingston Sr. DE 5-7 200 Utica, N.Y./ Notre Dame 91 Greg Zotian So. DE 6-0 220 Hillsborough, N.J./ Hillsborough 92 Cory Dickerson Fr. DT 6-1 215 Washington, N.J./ Warren Hills 93 Donald Bender Fr. DE 5-9 250 Erie, PA/ Strong Vincent 94 Chris Grevas Fr. DT 6-1 295 Madena, N.Y./ Our Lady of Lourdes 95 Patric Guerra Fr. DE 5-11 225 LaGrangeville, NY/Arlington 96 Jared Harmon Fr. NT 5-10 240 Columbus, N.J./ Northern Burlington Regional 98 Austin Deinarowicz Fr. DE 6-2 215 Mantua, N.J./ Mullica Hill 99 Josh Mercado Fr. DT 6-1 290 Millville, N.J./ Millville
MIKE HATCHEROffensive Coordinator/QBs
Mike Hatcher is in his second season as offensive coordinator at Misericordia University.
Hatcher, a graduate of Rhodes College (TN), will also coach the quarterbacks and serve as assistant coordinator of athletics operations.
Hatcher spent two seasons at Ithaca where he served as the pri-mary offensive play caller and was also responsible for scouting reports and game planning.
He spent the previous three seasons as the wide receiver/assis-tant quarterbacks coach for the Bombers.
A native of Houston, TX, Hatcher was a four-year letterman as a wide receiver at Rhodes where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science before joining the Ithaca staff as a graduate assistant in 2007.
MARK ROSSHead Coach
Mark Ross is in his second season as head football coach at Misericordia University.
A native of Athens, PA, Ross was hired as the first coach in the history of the program in February, 2011. Ross led the Cougars through their first varsity season in 2012.
He spent the previous 10 seasons as an assistant coach at Ithaca College and has also coached at East Stroudsburg University.
At Ithaca, he served as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach for the Bombers since 2007 and previously coached line-backers, defensive line and place-kickers. A graduate of Penn State with a degree in secondary educa-tion, Ross also spent four seasons as an assistant coach at East Stroudsburg, where he earned a master’s degree in sport man-agement.
2013 MU FOOTBALL STAFF
GREG BOWMANDefensive Backs
Greg Bowman is in his first season as an assistant football coach at Mi-sericordia University where he will work with defensive backs.
A graduate of East Stroudsburg Uni-versity, he was a four-year letterman for the Warriors, including three years
as a starter at outside linebacker.
He spent 10 seasons an assistant coach at Pleasant Valley High School where he currently serves as assistant athletics director and teaches physical education.
He lives in Effort, PA with his wife and two sons, Carson and Kason.
MIKE PASQUALICHIOWide Receivers/Tight Ends
Mike Pasqualichio is in his second season as an assistant coach at Misericordia University. Pasqualichio will be in charge of the wide receivers and tight ends.
A Clarks Summit, PA native, Pasqualichio played football at Lackawanna College and spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Scranton Prep High School.
CHRIS GRAYOffensive Line/
Strength and Conditioning
Chris Gray is in his second season as the offensive line coach at Mi-sericordia University.
A native of Delmar, NY, he also serves as strength and conditioning
coach.
After an outstanding playing career at Ithaca College, Gray spent a year as an offensive line coach at his alma mater and another at Hartwick College. Gray was a three-year starter at left guard while helping the Bombers to a pair of NCAA championships appearances.
He was a two-time all-region selection and earned d3football.com All-America honors as a senior. He was also named first-team All-Empire 8 as a junior and senior.
He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physical edu-cation from Ithaca, where he played under current MU head coach Mark Ross.
2013 MU FOOTBALL STAFFVINCE LUVARAGraduate Assistant/
Linebackers
Vince Luvara is in his second season as an assistant coach at Misericordia University.
He was a three-year letterman at linebacker at Allegheny College.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he earned a bachelor’s degree in managerial economics from Allegheny.
TOM NORMANGraduate Assistant/
Running Backs
Tom Norman is in his second season as an assistant coach at Misericordia University.
He was a four-year letterman at tight end at the University of Rochester where he earned a bachelor’s degree
in mathematics.
Norman was a two-time first-team All Liberty League selection and ended his career with 55 receptions for 769 yards and six touchdowns.
DAVE MARTINAthletic Director
Dave Martin is in his 10th year as director of athletics at Misericordia University. In his first nine years, the Cougars won 19 conference championships and earned 17 NCAA tournament berths, including six Freedom Conference titles and six NCAA berths in 2011-2012.
The Cougars added three Freedom championships in 2012-2013 and the women’s soccer team made the school’s first trip to the NCAA final Four.
As interim head women’s basketball coach, Martin led the Cougars to their first Freedom title and NCAA bid in 2011-12. In addition, he guided the Cougars through the transition from the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference to the Freedom Conference and Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) in 2008.
Most recently, he oversaw the addition of varsity football which began play in 2012. He has also overseen the addition of men’s tennis and women’s golf as a varsity sports offering at MU.
Martin previously spent 14 seasons as head men’s basketball coach at Misericordia and served as associate athletic director and coordinator of athletic recruiting. He led the Cougars to 11 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoff berths and two PAC finals appearances.
Martin compiled 178 career wins at MU and was a four-time PAC Coach of the Year. A graduate of Wilkes University, Martin earned a master’s degree in education from Misericordia.
MIKE HAYESEquipment Manager
Mike Hayes is in his second season as Equipment Manager Misericordia University history.
He is the first full-time equipment manager in school history.
A native of Verona, NJ, Hayes also spent a year at Rutgers University as Assistant Equipment Manager for football.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in US History from the University of Kansas, where he also served as a head student equipment manager for the football team.
JAYME GALDIERIAthletic Trainer
Jayme Galdieri, MS, ATC, joined the Misericordia University Athletic Training Staff in January 2006. He is a staff athletic trainer for the Geisinger Health System and provides athletic training services for all 23 intercollegiate teams at
Misericordia.
In addition, Galdieri assists other Geisinger Sports Medicine schools on an as-needed basis. He also volunteers his athletic training services for the Pennsylvania Special Olympics.
Galdieri earned a BS in Athletic Training in 2005 and an MS in Health Care Administration in 2009, both from King’s College. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS).
A Scranton native, Jayme currently resides in West Pittston, PA with his wife Desiree.
Game 1 • Saturday, September 7 • 1:00 PMGettysburg College • Mangelsdorf Field (1,500 Capacity)Location: Gettysburg, PAFounded: 1832Enrollment: 2,600President: Dr. Janet Morgan RiggsAthletic Director: David WrightNickname: BulletsColors: Orange and Blue2012 Record: 7-3, 6-3 CCSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Barry Streeter (35th year), 174-165-5 GC/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 80/50Starters Returning: 9 (5 Off, 4 Def)Captains: Hugo Nolasco, Zach Miller,Cody Diamore, Matt PennellaOffensive System: MultipleDefensive System: 4-3
SID: Braden SnyderPhone: 717-337-6527Cell: 717-951-6458Fax: 717-337-6528Email: [email protected]: www.gettysburgsports.com
2013 OPPONENT PROFILES
Game 5 • Saturday, October 5 • 1:00 PMKing’s College • Mangelsdorf Field (1,500)Location: Wilkes-Barre, PAFounded: 1946Enrollment: 1,700President: Rev. Jack Ryan, CSC, PhDAthletic Director: Cheryl J. IshNickname: MonarchsColors: Red and Gold2012 Record: 2-8, 2-7 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Jeff Knarr (4th year), 4-26 KC/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 35/13Starters Returning: 20 (8 Off, 8 Def, 4 Spec)Captains: Ron Garrett, Jake Ksiazkiewicz, Slade EigenmannOffensive System: Pro-IDefensive System: Multiple 3-4
SID: Bob ZiadiePhone: 570-208-5934Cell: 570-498-2452Fax: 570-208-5937Email: [email protected]: www.kingscollegeathletics.com
Game 4 • Saturday, September 28 • 1:00 PMWilkes University • Mangelsorf Field (1,500)Location: Wilkes-Barre, PAFounded: 1933Enrollment: 2,300President: Dr. Patrick F. LeahyAthletic Director: Addy MalatestaNickname: ColonelsColors: Dark Blue and Gold2012 Record: 5-5, 4-5 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Frank Sheptock (18th year), 103-75 WU/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: Starters Returning: 16 (7 Off, 9 Def, 5 Spec)Captains: Tyler Bernsten, D.J. ShuttleworthOffensive System: SpreadDefensive System: 3-4
SID: Vince ScalzoPhone: 570-408-4777Cell: 570-408-4028Fax: 570-407-3335Email: [email protected]: www.gowilkesu.com
Game 2 • Saturday, September 14 • 1:00 PMDelaware Valley College • Mangelsdorf Field (1,500)Location: Doylestown, PAFounded: 1896Enrollment: 1,700President: Dr. Joseph S. BrosnanAthletic Director: Steve CantrellNickname: AggiesColors: Forest Green and Gold2012 Record: 8-3, 7-2 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Jim Clements (8th year), 59-20 DVC/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 39/23Starters Returning: 12 (6 Off, 4 Def, 2 Spec)Captain: Kyle SchuberthOffensive System: MultipleDefensive System: Multiple
SID: Matt LevyPhone: 215-489-2937Cell: 267-261-9980Fax: 215-230-2963Email: [email protected]: athletics.delval.edu
Game 3 • Saturday, September 21 • 1:30 PMat Lycoming College • Person Field (3,700)Location: Williamsport, PAFounded: 1812Enrollment: 1,400President: Dr. James E. DouthatAthletic Director: Mike ClarkNickname: WarriorsColors: Blue and Gold2012 Record: 8-2, 8-1 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Mike Clark (5th year), 33-18 LC/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 49/24Starters Returning: 17 (7 Off, 8 Def, 2 Spec)Captains: Kabongo Bukasa, Dwight Hentz, Matt Atkinson, Greg KovacxOffensive System: Multiple Pro-StyleDefensive System: 4-3
SID: Joe GuistinaPhone: 570-321-4028Fax: 570-321-4158Email: [email protected]: athletics.lycoming.edu
Game 8 • Saturday, November 2 • 1:00 PMat Stevenson University • Mustang Stadium (3,500)Location: Owings Mills, MDFounded: 1947Enrollment: 4,000President: Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D.Athletic Director: Brett AdamsNickname: MustangsColors: Forest Green and Black2012 Record: 2-8, 2-7 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Ed Hottle (3rd year), 4-16 SU, 31-36 OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 69/40Starters Returning: 17 (9 Off, 8 Def, 0 Spec)Offensive System: MultipleDefensive System: 4-4
SID: Jason EichelbergerPhone: 443-352-4253Cell: 443-629-9778Fax: 443-352-4278Email: [email protected]: www.gomustangsports.com
Game 6 • Saturday, October 19 • 1:00 PMat Widener University • Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium (4,000)Location: Chester, PAFounded: 1821 (Wilmington, DE)Enrollment: 3,200President: Dr. James T. Harris, IIIAthletic Director: Jack ShaferNickname: PrideColors: Widener Blue and Gold2012 Record: 11-1, 8-0 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Bobby Acosta (1st year)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 65/50Starters Returning: 10 (3 Off, 7 Def)Offensive System: MultipleDefensive System: 4-3
SID: Derek CrudelePhone: 610-499-4436Cell: 215-880-4377Fax: 610-499-4481Email: [email protected]: www.widenerpride.com
Game 7 • Saturday, October 26 • 1:00 PMLebanon Valley College • Mangelsdorf Field (1,500)Location: Annville, PAFounded: 1866Enrollment: 1,600President: Dr. Lewis ThayneAthletic Director: Rick BeardNickname: Flying DutchmenColors: Blue and White2012 Record: 6-4, 5-4 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Jim Monos (22nd year), 93-107-2 LVC/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 34/20Starters Returning: 14 (6 Off, 6 Def, 2 Spec)Captains: Andrew Burkholdker, Evan FinkBrendan Kozub, Ryan Melley, Kevin SmithOffensive System: Multiple/Pro SetDefensive System: 3-4
SID: Tim FlynnPhone: 717-867-6033Cell: 717-269-9411Fax: 717-867-6035Email: [email protected]: www.godutchmen.com
2013 OPPONENT PROFILES
Game 9 • Saturday, November 9 • 1:00 PMAlbright College • Mangelsdorf Field (1,500)Location: Reading, PAFounded: 1856Enrollment: 1,660President: Dr. Lex O. McMillan IIIADs: Rick Ferry & Janice LuckNickname: LionsColors: Red, White, and Black2012 Record: 8-3, 6-3 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: John Marzka (7th year), 45-22 AC/OverallLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 42/16Starters Returning: 14 (6 Off, 8 Def)Captains: Mark Capetola, JT HardingTy Hughes, Matt PattisonOffensive System: MultipleDefensive System: Multiple
SID: Jimmy McCumberPhone: 610-921-7786Cell: 508-341-6523Fax: 610-921-7566Email: [email protected]: www.albrightathletics.com
Game 10 • Saturday, November 16 • 1:00 PMat FDU-Florham • at Roebert T. Shields Field (4,000)Location: Madison, NJFounded: 1958Enrollment: 4,000President: Sheldon DruckerAthletic Director: Bill KlikaNickname: DevilsColors: Cardinal and Navy2012 Record: 2-8, 2-6 MACSeries Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Brian Surace (3rd year), FDU-F/Overall: 3-17Letterwinners Returning/Lost:Starters Returning: 17 (7 Off, 8 Def, 2 Spec)Offensive System: SpreadDefensive System: 3-4
SID: Bryan JacksonPhone: 973-443-8965Fax: 973-443-8796Email: [email protected]: www.fdudevils.com
2013 SeaSon PreviewIn collegiate sports, they say the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores. That’s certainly good news for head coach Mark Ross and the Misericordia University football team as the Cougars enter their second season with 32 sophomores on the roster.
“We have a good group of sophomores returning who gained a lot of experience last year,” said Ross. “They are playing a leadership role and really helping the freshmen along.”
Despite going 0-10 in their first season, the 2012 season was a success, according to Ross. “We can’t measure our success in wins and losses at this time,” said Ross. “We got better every day and we competed. That’s all we could ask for last year.”
The expectations are similar for 2013. “We certainly go into to each game believing that we can win it,” said Ross. “With a year of experience under their belts, we expect a little more out of our veterans players, but we still are looking for constant improvement and the will to compete.”
Although 17 starters return from a year ago, there are no guaranteed spots for the 2013 season. “Perhaps the greatest strength of this year’s team is our overall depth,” said Ross. “We have competition at every position and we’re going to put the players on the field that we believe give us the best opportunity to win.”
Sophomore John Ameen, an honorable mention All-MAC performer at right guard, is among four returning starters on the offensive line. Other veterans include Trevor Davis and Connor Duffy at left and right tackle, respectively. Alec Garrity may make the switch to tackle after playing at center a year ago.
A solid group of freshmen adds depth, including Alex Reyes, Sam Johnson, Joe Nowitzke, Matt Henderson and Connor O’Hara.
“Our offensive line is bigger, deeper and stronger than they were a year ago,” said Ross. “We’ll likely have at least two freshmen starting and how they gel as a group will be a key factor in our success.”
Tom Stelzer and Dean Lucchessi both return at tight end and provide experience at a
deep position. Dylan Kluber, Nick Smith and Alec Rhoads are expected to see time at tight end as well. “Stelzer and Lucchessi are the best of the group, but our young guys are even better than we anticipated,” said Ross.
Sophomore Juwan Petties-Jackson, an honorable mention All-MAC choice on special teams leads a group of talented wide receivers along with Tyler Rowe and Kurt Kowalski.
“Petties-Jackson is a deep threat and Kowalski will work in the slot,” said Ross. “Rowe runs good routes and is a good blocker.”
2013 SeaSon PreviewThe freshmen class adds depth, including Chris Kirkland and Colton Pyne. Frank Santarsiero and Robin Custodio both return at running back while Tosin Adeyemo steps in after missing last season with an injury.
Freshmen Carmine Verducci and Vince Grausso could also be in the rotation in the backfield. “We’re pleased with the depth at running back,” said Ross. “All three of our veterans have looked very good in camp and our young guys are talented.”
Under center, Jeff Puckett returns after starting eight games a year ago along with backup Mike Pheasant. They are joined by freshman Jeff Krisiak, Ryan Kurtz, Johnny Rhodes and Michael Berstecher.
“We are significantly better at quarterback simply based on depth,” said Ross. “Puckett gained a tremendous amount of game experience last year, but some of the young guys have really been impressive. I wouldn’t be surprised if we use more than one quarterback.”
With just three returnees, several newcomers will play key roles along the defensive line. “We’re young, but we are bigger and stronger across the line,” said Ross. “We have several players who will have an opportunity to make an impact on our program.”
Greg Zotian returns at defensive end and will be backed up by a trio of freshmen, Austin Deinarowicz, Donald Bender and Jared Harmon.
Jake Livingston returns at the other end spot while Cory Dickerson and Andrew LeFevre add depth.
At nose tackle, Ben Muschlitz returns and will split time with newcomers K.C. Jones, Chris Grevas and Josh Mercado.
Omar Clark and Chris Szabo both return at outside linebacker while Tim Kelly will challenge for time.Tim Martin returns at the other outside linebacker position while newcomers Anthony Rand-Willever and Chris McConnell have been impressive.
On the inside, Hunter Pates and Dom Picarillo provide plenty of experience and Jeff Smith and Sean Weg also return. Rob Hart, Dan Kiely and Charlie Perruso have had solid pre-season camps.
In the secondary, Kevin Bagasevich is a returning starter while Phil Arnold and Anthony Buffa also return. Matt Martin, Shane Gallichio, Tyler Pegarella and Anthony McNee could see time as freshmen.
Ben Camacho returns at strong safety while freshman Isaiah Harvey will be in the mix.
Returnees Tyler Hessert and Brandon Salazar are battling for time at free safety while newcomers Steve Strobel and Dean Ferrezza add depth.
Freshman Patrick Newins has locked up the placekicking job and is battling Dylan Quirk and Phil Arnold for the punting duties.
“Newins gives us more range on field goals and good depth and placement on kickoffs,” said Ross. “He is a significant upgrade at kicker.”
Petties-Jackson and Camacho will handle the bulk of the return chores while Kirkland will also be in the mix.
Overall, Ross is pleased with what he’s seen of his team throughout pre-season camp. “I like this group,” he said. “They work hard and are extremely coachable. They do whatever we ask of them and they are fun to be around.”
With that, Ross is looking forward to Misericordia’s second season of football. “The returnees have bought in to what we’re trying to accomplish and have taken the newcomers under their wing,” said Ross. “If we stay healthy and get some consistency, we could surprise some people.”
The Cougars will host Gettysburg in the 2013 season opener, Saturday, September 7 at 1:00.
Prep: Four-year member of varsity football and track and field teams... All-county honoree... Burlington area MVP as a senior... Rushed for 1,661 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior... Selected to the NJ Football Coaches Association Super 100 list.
2013 Player ProfileSTosin Adeyemo Sophomore, 5’9”, 190Running BackColumbus, NJ/Northern Burlington
2012: Played in all ten games, making six starts at cornerback... Recorded 29 total tackles on the season, including 25 solo tackles... Also had one interception... Recored three tackles in his first col-legiate start at Gettysburg (9/1) an interception at Lycoming.
Phil ArnoldSenior, 5’8”, 180Defensive BackTroy, NY/Tamarac
2012: Saw action in all ten games, making seven starts at corner-back... Recorded 21 tackles on the season, including 14 solo tackles and one tackle for loss....Led team with a season-best seven tackles, including six solo, against Widener (9/15).
Kevin BagasevichSophomore, 5’10”, 160CornerbackScranton, PA/Scranton
Matt BoffaSophomore, 5’6”, 195Tight EndSparta, NJ/Sparta
2012: Saw action in all ten games... Recorded 25 tackles on the season, including 16 solo tackles and one tackle for loss... Re-corded three tackles in first collegiate game at Gettysburg (9/1)... Posted a season-best five tackles at Wilkes (10/6).
Anthony Buffa Sophomore, 5’10”, 180CornerbackWayne, NJ/Wayne Valley
2012: Saw action in all ten games, making one start... Recorded 13 tackles on the season, inluding five solo tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks... Recorded four tackles at Wilkes (10/6)... Posted a season-high five tackles against Lycoming.
Omar ClarkSophomore, 5’10”, 230LinebackerWheatley Heights, NY/Half Hollow Hills
2012: Saw action in ten games, making one start...Second on the team in rushing with 234 yards...Ran for 58 yards, including a season-long run of 25 yards, against Stevenson... Posted season-highs of 24 carries and 82 yards against FDU-Florham.
Robin CustodioSophomore, 5’4”, 175Running BackStewartsville, NJ/Phillipsburg
2012: Saw action in all ten games, making seven starts at strong safety... Ranked fourth on the team in total tackles (42) and second in solo tackles (30)... Also recorded an interception...Team leader with seven tackles, including six solo, an an interception against
Widener (9/15)... Also recorded seven tackles against Wilkes (10/6)... Led the team with a season-best eight tackles in the season finale against Lycoming (11/10).
Ben CamachoSophomore, 6’0”, 185SafetyBranchburg, NJ/Somerville
Prep: Four-year varsity player at Strong Vincent...Named Second-Team All-City and honorable mention for the all-state team.
Donald BenderFreshman, 5’9”, 250Defensive EndErie, PA/Strong Vincent
Prep: Named MVP of the Montgomery County All-Star game...Was a PIAA State Runner-up and District 1 Champion in 2010-11... Also competed in bowling and rugby.
Michael BerstecherFreshman, 6’3”, 210QuarterbackLansdale, PA/North Penn
Prep: Competed in football.
Matt BuckleyFreshman, 6’2”, 250Offensive LineLynbrook, NY/Kellenburg Memorial
Prep: Member of football and track & field teams in high school... Winner of school’s “Unsung Hero” award... Participated in league all-star game after being voted second-team all-league.
Jacob CowperthwaitFreshman, 5’11’’, 240Offensive LineColumbus, NJ/Northern Burlington
Thomas BollingerFreshman, 5’8”, 160Wide ReceiverFairfield, PA/Fairfield
2012: All-Freedom Honorable Mention selection as an offensive lineman... Saw action in all 10 games, making nine starts at right guard.
John AmeenSophomore, 6’3”, 310Offensive LinePittston Twsp., PA/Pittston Area
Prep: Is the first player from Fairfield to play college football...Also competed in basketball.
2012: Saw action in five games...Saw first collegiate action in season-opener at Gettysburg (9/1)...Made first career start at running back in the season-finale against Lycoming (11/10).
2013 Player ProfileS
Prep: 2013 “Blue-Grey” National All-Star team selection... 2012 First-Team All-South Jersey selection... 2012 preseason Golden II selection.
Austin DeinarowiczFreshman, 6’0’’, 215Defensive EndMantua, NJ/Clearview Regional
Prep: Was named All-League, All-County, All-Section and All-State at running back.
Nico DeniseFreshman, 5’8’’, 190Running BackCongers, NY/Albertus Magnus
Prep: Was team’s defensive MVP and team sack leader... First-team all-conference selection... Also lettered in basketball.
Cory DickersonFreshman, 6’1’’, 215Defensive EndWashington, NJ/Warren Hills
2012: Saw action in nine games, making seven starts at tackle... Made first collegiate appearance in the season-opener at Gettys-burg... Started his first collegiate game at King’s.
Connor DuffySophomore, 6’6”, 330Offensive LineSwedesboro, NJ/Kingsway
Prep: Member of football, basketball and baseball teams in high school...Captain of football team...Is the school’s record holder for passing yards (1100) and touchdowns (14).
Dean FerrezzaSophomore, 5’10”, 190SafetyStaten Island, NY/Petrides
2012: Saw action in seven games... Made first collegiate appear-ance in the season-opener at Gettysburg... Recorded a solo tackle at Lebanon Valley.
Teegan FrenchJunior, 6’0”, 260 Offensive LineTunkhannock, PA/Tunkhannock
2012: Started the first two games of the season at center before suffering a season-ending injury.
Alec GarritySophomore, 6’2”, 240Offensive LineSomerville, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan
2012: Saw action in three games... Made first collegiate appearance at King’s.
Drew GodfreySophomore, 6’0”, 210Offensive Line/Defensive LineShickshinny, PA/Northwest
Prep: Earned three letters in football and two in track & field.
Vince GraussoFreshman, 6’0”, 200Running BackDunellen, NJ/Dunellen
Prep: All-league selection in both football and track & field... Was honorable mention for the all-section team.
Chris GrevasFreshman, 6’1’’, 295Nose TackleMadena, NJ/Our Lady of Lourdes
Prep: Named defensive lineman of the year...Winner of the “Winter Workhorse” award.
Patric GuerraFreshman, 5’11”, 225Defensive EndLaGrangeville, NY/Arlington
Prep: First-Team Burlington County All-Academic team... Winner of “Unsung Hero” award... Also participated in track & field.
Tyler HannonFreshman, 5’10’’, 170Wide ReceiverDelran, NJ/Holy Cross
Shane GallichioFreshman, 5’8”, 155Defensive BackNewton, NJ/Newtown
2012: Played and started all ten games at left tackle.
Trevor DavisSophomore, 6’3”, 250Offensive LineGaithersburg, MD/Gaithersburg
Prep: Four-year varsity player in high school... Also lettered in lacrosse.
2013 Player ProfileS
2012: Saw action in all ten games, making one start.. Recorded 18 tackles on the season with 11 solo tackles and 1.0 tackles for loss... Recorded four tackles at Lebanon Valley... Posted a season-high five tackles in his first collegiate start against Lycoming.
Tyler HessertJunior, 5’8”, 180SafetyWilliamsport, PA/Loyalsock Twp.
2012: Saw action in eight games... Made first collegiate appearance in the season-opener at Gettysburg.
Dylan Kluber Sophomore, 6’0”, 230 Tight EndRidge, NY/Longwood
2012: Saw action in all ten games, making three starts...Caught 12 passes for 84 yards on the season... Recorded season-highs of five receptions and 34 yards at Wilkes.
Kurt KowalskiSophomore, 5’8”, 175Wide ReceiverWestfield, NJ/Westfield
Prep: Won the Leadership Award in high school... Three-year let-terwinner in football.
Rob HartFreshman, 5’9’’, 200LinebackerVoorhees, NJ/Eastern Regional
Prep: Competed in football.
Isaiah HarveyFreshman, 5’11’’, 190SafetyMiami, Fla./LaSalle
Prep: Competed in football, baseball and track & field...Football team was MAC Conference Champions in 2011.
Matt HendersonFreshman, 6’0’’, 315Offensive LineBound Brook, NJ/Bound Brook
Prep: All-Section selection in high school... Also participated in wrestling.
Chris HutterFreshman, 5’10’’, 205LinebackerElmsford, NY/Sleepy Hollow
Prep: Named to SWC All-Conference team.
Sam JohnsonFreshman, 6’0’’, 250Offensive LineBrookfield, CT/Brookfield
Prep: First-Team all-conference in 2011 and 2012... Second-Team all-area in 2012... Also lettered in lacrosse.
Tim KellyFreshman, 5’11’’, 225LinebackerCedar Knolls, NJ/Whippany Park
Prep: Won four league championships in football and one in hockey... Was part of school’s first undefeated team.
Dan KielyFreshman, 5’9’’, 220LinebackerDownington, PA/Downington
Prep: Threw for 42 touchdowns during high school career... Broke more than 15 passing records... Named First-Team all-area... Threw for 2,328 yards and 22 touchdowns in senior year.
Prep: Four-year letterwinner in football and three-year letterwinner in baseball and basketball...Third-Team All-State during senior year at QB..Participated in Hurricane Sandy Student Relief Committee and served as the National Honor Society President.
Ryan KurtzFreshman, 5’9’’, 175QuarterbackKeansburg, NJ/Keansburg
Chris KirklandFreshman, 5’8’’, 150Wide ReceiverErie, PA/Strong Vincent
Jared HarmonFreshman, 5’9”, 240Defensive EndColumbus, NJ/Northern Burlington
Prep: Lettered in football and track & field.
K.C. JonesFreshman, 6’3’’, 300Nose TackleMoosic, PA/Riverside
Prep: Participated in football, track and lacrosse.
Prep: Lettered in football
Jeff KrisiakFreshman, 5’9’’, 170QuarterbackLong Pond, PA/Pocono Mountain West
2013 Player ProfileS
2012: Saw action in all ten games, making seven starts.. Caught ten passes for 52 yards with two touchdowns on the year... Tied for team lead in scoring with 12 points... Scored first touchdown in MU football history with a one-yard reception at Lebanon Valley.
Dean LucchesiSophomore, 6’1”, 210Tight EndHamilton, NJ/Steinert
2012: Saw action in four games in reserve... Made first collegiate ap-pearance in the home-opener against Widener.
James ManzickSophomore, 6’0”, 255Offensive Line Pottsville, PA/Nativity BVM
2012: Saw action in nine games, making one start... Posted 30 tackles on the season, including 16 solo tackles... Recorded two tackles and recovered a fumble in his first collegiate appearance at Lebanon Val-ley... Posted a season-high nine tackles at Wilkes... Added five tackles in his first career start against Lycoming.
Tim MartinSophomore, 5’8”, 190LinebackerTrout Run, PA/Montoursville
2012: Saw action in all ten games... Recorded 18 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble on the season... Posted two tackles and forced a fumble in his first collegiate appearance at Gettysburg.
Jake LivingstonSenior, 5’7”, 200Defensive End/LinebackerUtica, NY/Notre Dame
2012: Saw action in all 10 games... Recorded 15 tackles on the season including eight solo tackles... Posted two tackles in his first collegiate appearance at Gettysburg... Recorded a season-best three solo tackles against FDU-Florham.
Ben MuschlitzSophomore, 5’9”, 250Nose TackleNorthampton, PA/Northampton
Prep: Was Second-Team all-state in football... Also lettered in bowling and track & field.
Matt MartinFreshman, 5’6’’, 145Defensive BackEast Earl, PA/Garden Spot
Prep: Lettered in football.
Chris McConnellFreshman, 5’9’’, 170LinebackerPort Murray, NJ/Warren Hills
Prep: Lettered in football and track & field.
Josh MercadoFreshman, 6’0’’, 290Nose TackleMillville, NJ/Millville
Prep: Kicked a record six extra-points in one game... Kicked a season-record five field goals... All-Conference in soccer (2012) and lacrosse (2012-13).
Patrick NewinsFreshman, 6’3’’, 195KickerLevittown, NY/MacArthur
Prep: Second-Team all-conference offensive selection.
Joseph NowitzkeFreshman, 6’2’’, 270Offensive LineFranklin Park, NJ/Immaculata
Prep: Earned six combined letters between football and bowling.
Connor O’HaraFreshman, 6’1’’, 245Offensive LineBurlington, NJ/Burlington Township
Prep: Won awards for the “Most Dedicated” and “Most Improved.” Also lettered in wrestling and track & field.
Joshua ObermeyerFreshman, 6’2’’, 250Offensive LinePort Jervis, NY/Port Jervis
Prep: Lettered in both football and track & field.
Anthony McNeeFreshman, 5’8’’, 155SafetySomerset, NJ/Immaculata
Hunter PatesSophomore, 6’0”, 205LinebackerColumbus, NJ/Northern Burlington2012: Started all ten games... Ranked second on the team with 50 tackles, including 21 solo tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss... Also forced two fumbles... Shared the team lead in tackles in consecutive games against King’s (6) and Stevenson (7)... Posted seven tackles and forced a fumble in consecutive games at Wilkes and at Delaware Valley.
2013 Player ProfileS
2012: Started nine games at quarterback... Completed 75-138 passes on the season for 625 yards with four touchdowns... Also added 231 yards on the ground on 81 carries with one touchdown... Was 13-21 for 113 yards in his first collegiate start at Gettysburg... Went 14-23
for 109 yards and threw the first touchdown pass in MU Football history at Lebanon Valley... Posted season-highs in completions (17), yardage (193) and touchdowns (2) at King’s... Carried 10 times for 64 yards with a touchdown against Stevenson... Was 9-11 for 63 yards with a touchdown and added 46 yards rushing at Wilkes.
Jeffrey PuckettSophomre, 5’10”, 185Quarterback Dunellen, NJ/Dunellen
2012: Earned All-MAC honorable mention honors as a special teams player... Saw action in all 10 games, starting seven at cornerback and three at wide receiver... Ranked third in the MAC in kickoff return average (18.0), posting 484 return yards on 22 attempts... Led the
team with 554 all-purpose yards... Tied for the team lead in scoring with 12 points... Recorded the first interception in MU Football history at Lebanon Valley... Posted a season-high five tackles against Widener... Caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and returned six kickoffs for 158 yards at King’s... Had 164 return yards on seven kickoffs against Wilkes, including a 90-yard touchdown return on the opening kickoff.
Juwan Petties-JacksonSophomore, 5’9”, 165Wide ReceiverSomerville, NJ/Somerville
2012: Saw action in nine games, making one start at quarterback... Completed eight passes for 111 yards on the season... Completed three passes for 27 yards at Albright... Was 5-11 passing for 84 yards, including a season-long completion of 47 yards, in his first collegiate
start against Lycoming.
Michael Pheasant Sophomore, 5’9”, 165Wide ReceiverE. Stroudsburg, PA/E. Stroudsburg South
2012: Saw action in all 10 games, starting the first two games of the season... Posted 30 tackles on the season, including 16 solo tackles... Recorded three tackles in his first collegiate start at Gettysburg... Led the team with a season-high seven tackles against Stevenson.
Dom PicarilloSophomore, 5’8”, 210LinebackerHillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough
Prep: Competed in football.
Anthony Rand-WilleverFreshman, 5’7’’, 175LinebackerPhillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg
Prep: Captain of team during senior season... Winner of Maxwell Award, Sportsmanship Award and Most Dedicated Athlete... Repre-sented Middlesex County in the Snapple Bowl.
Conor ReillyFreshman, 5’8’’, 200LinebackerMiddlesex, NJ/Middlesex
Prep: Three-year varsity football player.
Alex ReyesFreshman, 5’10’’, 315Offensive LineNew Milford, NJ/Paramus Catholic
Prep: Lettered in football and baseball..
Alec RhoadsFreshman, 5’11’’, 220Tight EndLititz, PA/Warwick
Prep: Lackawanna Division II All-Star quarterback and punter... Earned seven total letters in high school (football-3, basketball-2, track & field-2).
Johnny RhodesFreshman, 6’3’’, 175QuarterbackLake Ariel, PA/Western Wayne
Colton PyneFreshman, 6’1’’, 205Wide ReceiverSpring City, PA/North PennPrep: PIAA AAAA 2011 State Runner-up...District 1 Champions in 2010-11.
Prep: First-Team punter for the Times News.... Standard Speaker All-Area as running back, defensive back and punter... Schuykill County Football Association Dream Team punter.
Dylan QuirkFreshman, 5’8’’, 155PunterFrackville, PA/Marian Catholic
2012: Saw action in all 10 games, making six starts... Ranked third on the team in total tackles (43) and solo tackles (26) while also posting a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss... Posted a season-high nine tackles at Wilkes..
Brandon SalazarSophomore, 5’10”, 180 SafetyHackettstown, NJ/Depaul Catholic
2012: Saw action in all 10 games, making six starts. Caught seven passes for 96 yards on the season...Caught two passes for 64 yards in the season finale against Lycoming, including a team season-best reception of 47 yards.
Tyler RoweSophomore, 6’0”, 175Wide ReceiverBasking Ridge, NJ/Ridge
2013 Player ProfileS
2012: Saw action in two game, making one start at linebacker while missing much of the season due to injury... Tied for the team lead with six tackles, including 0.5 sacks, at King’s.
Chris SzaboSophomore, 5’11”, 205LinebackerFort Lee, NJ/Paramus Catholic
2012: Saw action in five games... Made his first collegiate appear-ance at Lebanon Valley.
Collin ShandraSophomore, 5’11”, 150Wide ReceiverPittston, PA/Holy Redeemer
2012: Saw action in five games while missing part of the season due to injury... Recorded six tackles and one fumble recovery on the season.
Jeff SmithJunior, 5’8”, 215LinebackerLake Ariel, PA/Western Wayne
2012: Saw action in nine games, making two starts at right tackle... Made his first collegiate start in the season-opener at Gettysburg.
Travis TobinJunior, 5’11”, 240Offensive LineDunmore, PA/Dunmore
Frank SantarsieroSenior, 5’7”, 180Running BackDunmore, PA/Dunmore
Prep: Competed in football.
Emirsen ShehiFreshman, 5’9”, 175Defensive BackLiberty, NY/Liberty
Prep: First-Team all-league selection in football and second-team in baseball.
Nick SmithFreshman, 6’1’’, 185Tight EndLodi, NJ/Lodi
Prep: Broke school’s all-time rushing record with 1,199 yards dur-ing senior year.
Carmine VerducciFreshman, 5’8’’, 170Running BackParsippany, NJ/Parsippany Hills
Prep: Won the “Unsung Hero” award in high school.
Tim WallenburgFreshman, 5’9’’, 195LinebackerMarlton, NJ/Cherokee
2012: Saw action in eight games, making five starts at fullback... Rushed 58 times for 166 yards and one touchdown... Posted a season-high 63 yards and a touchdown against FDU-Florham.
2012: Saw action in all 10 games, making three starts at tight end... Caught two passes for a season-high 20 yards in his first collegiate start at Gettysburg... Also caught two passes for 13 yards against Lycoming.
Thomas Stelzer Sophomore, 6’2”, 215Tight EndCoatesville, PA/Coatesville
Prep: Earned seven letters in football and baseball... Broke all school quarterback records.
Steve Strobel Freshman, 5-11, 180SafetyMaple Shade, NJ/Maple Shade
Prep: Three-year varsity letterwinner in football... 2nd-Team All-Confrence defensive lineman and honorable mention All-County as a senior... Led defensive linemen in total tackles.
Sean WegFreshman, 5’11”, 190Outside LinebackerParsippany, NJ/Parsippany Hills
Prep: Three-year varsity letterwinner in both football and baseball... Also played three years of basketball... All-Conference Honorable Mention in football as a senior... All-Area Academic honoree for baseball as a senior.
Joseph WinterJunior, 5’11”, 210Defensive End/LinebackerPottsville, PA/Nativity BVM
Prep: Member of school’s varsity football team... Recipient of Team’s Most Valuable D-Lineman Award as a senior.
Greg ZotianFreshman, 6’0”, 220Defensive End/LinebackerHillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough
2013 MiSericordia cheerleaderS
Alyssa AuerSophomore Scranton, PA
Cori AullFreshmanNewton, NJ
Gina BaiamonteSophomoreAshley, PA
Miranda BellasSophomoreDupont, PA
Jordanne BrouseFreshmanRingtown, PA
Megan DavisFreshmanDallas, PA
Desiree GobleSophomoreTunkhannock, PA
Nicole GrimSeniorBarto, PA
Cara HillJuniorBinghamton, NY
Lindsey JordanFreshmanScranton, PA
Kelly KeenerSophomorePittston, PA
Danica KutiSophomoreLanding, NJ
Mallory LoughmanSeniorTamaqua, pa
Alysha MarzaniJuniorJefferson Twp., PA
Jessie MierzejeskiSeniorSinking Spring, PA
Erica MooreSophomoreStaten Island, NY
Brianna OswaldJuniorLehighton, PA
Darlene PoustSophomoreOrangeville, PA
Jessica ReutherJuniorScranton, PA
Sarah RichardSeniorPine Plains, NY
Emily RitterbeckJuniorScranton, PA
Carly SeesFreshmanHughesville, PA
Brielle ShusterFreshmanOake Ridge, NJ
Kelsey WolsiefferJuniorForty Fort, PA
Megan ZelonisSeniorPittston, PA
Alexandra AnastasiFreshmanDuryea, PA
Kathlen BrownFreshmanHoney Brook, PA
Maura ChiumentoFreshmanPittston, PA
MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY IS D-III
Misericordia University is a member of the NCAA Division III. The largest of the NCAA’s three divisions, Division III promotes a well-rounded approach to intercollegiate athletics participation.
While Division III is best known by some for what it doesn’t offer – athletics scholarships – it has plenty to offer.
Knowing that Division III student-athletes play for the love of the game, the D-III experience is structured to help participants develop fully as students, athletes and citizens.
Athletics participation at many of the 432 institutions that comprise Division III allows for student-athletes to succeed in the classroom and athletics.
That certainly is the case at Misericordia as student-athletes are often active in student government, residence life and other extra-curricular activities.
In addition, Division III playing seasons and class schedules are designed to minimize conflicts between athletics and academics and promote academic success.
While Division III athletics programs promote a wide range of participation, they don’t sacrifice when it comes act, the NCAA sponsors 36 national champi-onships annually at the Division III level.
Misericordia has enjoyed its share of success since joining the Division III ranks in 1992. MU has captured 41 conference titles and sent 19 teams to the NCAA Championships, including the women’s soccer team advancing to the 2012 Final Four.
In addition, several individual efforts have helped put Misericordia on the national map:
Eric Sweeney, swimming: NCAA Division III champion.
Willie Chandler, basketball: Second leading scorer in NCAA Division III history.
Heather Dougherty, swimming: School’s first NCAA All-American. Sam Helmstetter, women’s soccer: first-team All-American.
Michelle Myers, volleyball: Led NCAA Division III in blocks per game.
Amy Bower, cross country: All-American; didn’t run competitively until college.
Frank Redmond, track & field: MU’s first track & field All-American.
Kim Daniel, field hockey: Seventh all-time in NCAA Division III in career assists.
Mike Murphy, baseball: Division III record for hits in a game.
Founded in 1924, Misericordia is a liberal arts based, co-educational Catholic institution serving both residential and commuting students.
Sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, MU is one of 18 Mercy institutions in the United States and welcomes individuals from all faiths and offers a variety of liberal arts and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
MU offers 32 majors in three academic colleges: Arts and Sciences; Health Sci-ences; and Professional Studies and Social Sciences.
The University is dedicated to the values of the Sisters of Mercy: mercy, service, justice and hospitality. These values are found throughout the University, from programs of study to service projects.
The hallmark of MU is a dedicated faculty and a high quality core liberal arts and sciences curriculum. With 3,012 students, including 1,886 full-time, Misericordia offers the benefits of a small university with the scope of a larger institution. Small class size ensures personalized attention and a 12:1 student/faculty ratio allows students and faculty to truly know one another.
Located in Dallas, PA, MU’s 123-acre campus has a suburban atmosphere and is only nine miles from Wilkes-Barre and two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
ATHLETICS FACILITIES
The athletics facilities at Misericordia University recently underwent major renovations which provide MU’s student-ath-letes with some of the finest competition venues in the region.
The facilities - all located on campus - include the Anderson Center, Mangelsdorf Field at the Anderson Outdoor Athletics Complex, Tambur Field, Metz Field House, McGeehan Field, Anderson Softball Field and six tennis courts.
Since 1993, the Anderson Center has provided a home for the Cougars basketball, volleyball and swim teams.
The Anderson Center features a six-lane swimming pool, indoor track, racquetball courts, fitness center and an aerobic/dance studio.
The building attracts more than 75,000 visitors annually for recreational uses.
Mangelsdorf Field at the Anderson Athletic Complex was con-structed in 2002 and serves as a home for the footbal, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and track & field programs.
The Anderson Complex features a synthetic grass field and a six-lane synthetic track, with an eight-lane straightaway, which allow MU’s student-athletes to compete even when weather conditions are less than ideal.
The Misericordia softball team has called Anderson Field home since 1992.
Named for the late Dr. Robert S. and Geraldine Ruth Daley Anderson, the Anderson Sports-Health Center, Anderson Athletic Complex and Anderson Fields are all tributes to their commitment to Misericordia University.
Mangelsdorf Field honors the dedication of Jack and Dorothy Mangelsdorf to MU and the region.
The Misericordia tennis complex opened in 2004 as part of a gift by the M & T Foundation.
Honoring the Robert Tambur family, Tambur Field was chris-tened in 2013 as the new home for the MU baseball team.
McGeehan Field, named in honor of Mary Ellen McGeehan ‘46, opened in 2012 and provides a second artificial grass venue for the MU field hockey, soccer and lacrosse teams.
In addition, the John & Mary Metz Fieldhouse was construct-ed in 2012 and provides meeting and locker room space for the MU football, soccer, field hockey, track & field, baseball and lacrosse teams.
