The change was necessitated by the potential for Johns Hopkins to serve as host for the Centennial Conference men's and/or women's soccer championship final fours on Nov. 4-5-6. Johns Hopkins plays football, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse on its artificial surface at Homewood Field.

"I am very pleased that the athletic administrations and the head football coaches came together to suggest the time change," said Centennial Conference Executive Director Steve Ulrich. "One of the hallmarks of the Centennial Conference over our 19-year history is the cooperation among our member institutions and the desire to treat all sports equitably. This move recognizes the importance of our championship weekend for soccer and I appreciate the willingness of both schools to make this move."

Wengerter spearheaded the Diplomats defense with team-high 10 tackles (6 solo, 4 assists). One and a half of those tackles were for a loss. The sophomore also forced a fumble and picked off a pass. He leads the team with 43 tackles this season with two picks, also a team-high.

The honor is the first for Wengerter and the first for any Diplomat this season. 

The Diplomats return home next weekend when F&M hosts Susquehanna at 1 p.m

Freshman safety Brian Velasco's interception highlights big defensive day.

Complete Release #9

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Hewitt Tomlin, Johns Hopkins
Senior, Quarterback, Jackson, TN / Trinity Christian HS
Tomlin completed 39-of-52 passes for 501 yards and seven touchdowns in the Blue Jays' 83-21 win atGettysburg. The completions, yards and TDs all set school records as did his 505 yards of total offense.



 

CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Schuyler Simpson, Dickinson
Junior, Defensive Line, Potomac, MD / Bullis School

 Simpson had nine tackles, including two sacks, and forced a fumble in the 17-16 come-from-behind win vs. McDaniel.  

Brendan Wengerter, Franklin & Marshall
Sophomore, Linebacker, Cresskill, NJ / Cresskill HS

Wengerter had 10 tackles, forced a fumble and picked off a pass in the 14-7 win at Moravian.


 

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ted Delia, Gettysburg
Junior, KR, Lebanon, NJ / North Hunterdon HS
Delia tied a school and Conference record with his third punt return for a touchdown this season, covering 91 yards vs. Johns Hopkins.



 

FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW …

•    Johns Hopkins set six school and three Conference records in the 83-24 win at Gettysburg. The Blue Jays have amassed 1,363 yards of total offense in their last two games.
•    Johns Hopkins' 12-game win streak is the third-longest active streak in the country, trailing only two-time NCAA Division III defending champ Wisconsin-Whitewater (37) and Stanford (15).
•    Johns Hopkins can clinch the Conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Division III championship with a victory against Ursinus.
•    Ursinus has not lost a fumble this season through seven games. The last time the Bears lost a fumble was on Oct. 16, 2012, vs. Johns Hopkins. The last time an Ursinus runner lost a fumble was on Nov. 21, 2009 against Kean.
•    In consecutive weeks, Dickinson and Gettysburg have both registered victories in spite of five turnovers. The last time a Centennial team won a game with five miscues was Sept. 15, 2007, when Moravian edged Lebanon Valley, 19-18.

Around the Conference

Dickinson spotted visiting McDaniel a 13-3 halftime lead before battling back to down the Terror, 17-16, under the lights at Biddle Field. Sophomore RB Kyle Smith (Easton, PA / Easton) scored the game-winning touchdown on a 17-yard run with 7:25 remaining. Senior RB Mike Shimkin (Solebury, PA / Princeton Day School, NJ) went over 100 yards, gaining 124 on 19 carries. Senior WR Cam Di Fede (Miami, FL / Palmer Trinity) caught nine balls for 99 yards and a touchdown. Senior PK David London (Chevy Chase, MD / Maret School) connected on his second field goal of more than 40 yards this season (44). The Red Devil defense recorded five sacks on the night, while Scott Sullivan (Coatesville, PA / Bishop Shanahan) picked off his CC-leading fifth pass of the season.

The punting game proved to be the difference in the Diplomats' 14-7 win at Moravian. A fake punt kept F&M's first scoring drive alive that was capped by a 2-yard scoring pass from senior QB John Harrison (Flourtown, PA / La Salle College HS) to freshman WR Paul McGann (Havertown, PA / St. Joseph's Prep). Harrison's second TD pass, covering four yards to junior FB Peter Gumas (Medfield, MA / Medfield), broke a 7-all tie following a Lou Carothers (Williamstown, NJ / Williamstown) blocked punt. Sophomore P E.J. Schneider (Barry Lakes, NJ / Delbarton School) kept the 'Hounds pinned deep in their territory with four punts inside the 20.

Gettysburg surrendered its highest point total ever against an intercollegiate opponent in its 83-21 loss to Johns Hopkins. Only the Carlisle Indian School scored more in its 84-0 win in 1897. Junior Ted Delia (Lebanon, NJ / North Hunterdon) tied the school and Conference record with his third punt return for a touchdown this season, breaking off a 91-yarder vs. the Jays. Freshman Nick Ulassin (Branchburg, NJ / Somerville) set a school single-season record for kickoff returns with 39 returns for 803 yards and is 54 yards shy of the program record. Sophomore WR Aden Twer (Jenkintown, PA / Jenkintown) caught a career-high 11 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown. It was the fifth time this season he has exceeded 130 receiving yards. Twer's 10 TD receptions is one shy of the program record of 11 held by Ken Snyder since 1964. Senior DB Joe Delaney(Voorhees, NJ / Eastern Regional) had 11 tackles vs. Hopkins and now has 300 for his career.

Johns Hopkins set a Conference record with 83 points and a school record with 731 yards of total offense in the 83-21 win atGettysburg. Only an 87-point showing against Loyola in 1924 betters the point output for the Jays. The 39 first downs are JHU and CC records. Senior QB Hewitt Tomlin (Jackson, TN / Trinity Christian) set six school and three Conference records on the day, including 39 completions (JHU), 501 yards (JHU), seven TDs (JHU, CC tie) and 505 total yards (JHU). His 891 passing yards set marks for yards in back-to-back games, while his 1,164 in the last three games also set a record. Tomlin is second among active D-III quarterback with 9,462 career passing yards. Only Monmouth's Alex Tanney has more at 10,338. Sophomore WR Dan Wodicka (West Lafayette, IN / West Lafayette) tied a program mark with 15 receptions for 217 yards and a score. He is the first Blue Jay with back-to-back 200-yard receiving games. Senior WR Sam Wernick (Dallas, TX / Dallas Jesuit) had 13 catches for 148 yards and two TDs, while junior Scott Cremens (Finksburg, MD / Westminster) had a career-high three touchdown grabs. The JHU defense held Gettysburg to half of its season scoring average. Hopkins is 7-0 for the fourth time in school history (1892, 2003, 2005).

Juniata nearly exceeded its best offensive output of the season against one of the Centennial's top defenses, but four turnovers proved costly in a 28-3 loss to Muhlenberg. Freshman QB Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks West) led the way with 134 yards passing and 45 more on the ground. Sophomore RB Zach McCaulley (Bellwood, PA / Bellwood-Antis) had a team-high 55 yards on the ground, as the Eagles amassed 238 total yards. Sophomore DL David Weiss (Middletown, MD / Middletown) recovered a pair of fumbles on the afternoon, while PK Scott Andrews (Hollidaysburg, PA / Hollidaysburg) booted a 39-yard field goal for Juniata's points.

McDaniel squandered a 10-point halftime lead and fell at Dickinson, 17-16. The Terror is now 0-6 when being outgained by its opponents. Sophomore RB Joe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville) ran for 150 yards on 26 carries to surpass the 1,000-yard mark for the season. He is the first McDaniel runner to reach the plateau since Broderick Maybank in 2004 and now has 1,039 yards on the year. The Terror had its fifth touchdown drive of two plays or less, scoring on a 12-yard pass from QB Nick Valori (Sewell, NJ / Washington Twp.) to senior TE Woody Butler (Smithsburg, MD / Middletown) after a Devil turnover. Junior DB Tim McLister (Leesburg, VA / Loudon) had eight tackles and picked off his fourth pass of the year.

Moravian fell to 1-6 with a 14-7 loss to Franklin & Marshall. Junior C.J. Billera (Allentown, PA / Emmaus) scored the 'Hounds lone touchdown on a 28-yard scamper in the second quarter. QB Robbie Moyer (East Stroudsburg, PA / South) led the ground game with 55 yards on 13 totes. Junior Rocco Del Priore (Center Valley, PA / Southern Lehigh) is third in the Conference with a 25.2 yard per kickoff return average. Senior DL Allen Petros (Bethlehem, PA / Liberty) leads the Centennial with 16.5 tackles for loss. Moravian has been outscored, 54-7, in the fourth quarter.

Usually when Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) plays pitch-and-catch, he is throwing the ball. The junior turned it around vs. Juniata, catching a pair of touchdown passes of 80 and 12 yards from sophomore QB Joe Carlucci (Manalapan, NJ / St. John Vianney) in a 28-3 win vs. the Eagles. Carlucci completed 8 of 12 passes for 181 yards. Soph DB Richard Reid (Basking Ridge, NJ / Ridge) had a pair of interceptions, while LB Pat McDonough (Wyomissing, PA / Wyomissing) had 14 tackles to lead the defense. The Mules held Juniata without an offensive touchdown for the fifth straight season. 'Berg is second in the CC in rushing and scoring defense and leads the Centennial with a +11 turnover margin.

Susquehanna fell behind early and never recovered in a 49-19 loss to Ursinus. Senior QB Rich Palazzi (Newfoundland, PA / Wallenpaupack) threw for 378 yards and two TDs, both to sophomore Alex Patchin (Camp Hill, PA / Camp Hill) covering 27 and 36 yards. He caught eight balls for a career-high 141 yards. Senior RB Greg Tellish (Mount Airy, MD / South Carroll) went over the century mark for the seventh time in his career with 108 yards on 24 carries. Freshman PK Spencer Hotaling (Selinsgrove, PA / Selinsgrove) booted field goals of 22 and 20 yards. Senior DL Trevor Terpening (Mount Airy, MD / South Carroll) had 11 tackles, while junior DB Jack McCarty (Westminster, MD / South Carroll) had an interception.

Ursinus made it five in a row with a 49-19 win at Susquehanna. Sophomore QB Chris Curran (Oceanview, NJ / Ocean City) threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns, including three to WR Nick Giarratano (Wapwallopen, PA / Crestwood). Giarratano caught scoring tosses of 56, 22 and 64 yards to set the school career record with 22 TD receptions. Senior DE Sean Whelan (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks East) registered four sacks to lead the defense, while DB Buddy Ferro (Clifton Heights, PA / Episcopal Academy) recovered a pair of fumbles. Soph PK Michael Bennett (Maple Glen, PA / La Salle College HS) is a perfect 27-of-27 on PATs this season. The Bear offensive line has surrendered a Conference-low seven sacks. Ursinus has not fumbled the ball in 255 rushing attempts this season and have not lost a fumble since Oct. 23, 2010 vs. McDaniel. In fact, Ursinus runners have not lost a fumble since Nov. 14, 2009 vs. Dickinson - a stretch of 683 rushes.

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Dickinson surrendered 632 yards of total offense in a 47-6 loss at 15th ranked Johns Hopkins. It was the most yards allowed by a Red Devil defense since Hampden-Sydney equaled that total on Oct. 29, 2005. Senior PK David London (Chevy Chase, MD / Maret School) booted two field goals, including a career-long 47-yarder, for Dickinson's points.

Senior DL C.T. Marsh (Phoenix, MD / Loyola-Blakefield) iced the win at McDaniel with a strip-sack and 24-yard return for a touchdown. It was the Diplomats' eighth sack of the game, while holding Joe Rollins, the nation's third-leading rusher, to just 65 yards - nearly 100 yards under his season average. Senior RB John Kaschak (Lake Hopatcong, NJ / Jefferson Twp.) has 2,138 career yards and is 218 shy of second place on the F&M career rushing list.

Gettysburg's defense was the difference as the Bullets defeated Muhlenberg, 14-10, to improve to 4-1 in the CC, equaling the start of the 2007 squad. The Bullets won despite being held 162 yards and 33 points below their season totals. The defense helped Gettysburg overcome five turnovers, limiting the Mules to just 220 yards, including 90 over the final three periods. Senior DB Tyler Fasanella (Robbinsville, NJ / Robbinsville) ended Muhlenberg's final chance with an interception. Sophomore WR Aden Twer (Jenkintown, PA / Jenkintown) caught five passes for 132 yards, including scoring aerials of 73 and 19 yards, from junior QB Kody Smith (Medford, NJ / Shawnee). Twer has nine TDs on the season - just two shy of the school single-season record of 11 set by Ken Snyder in 1964.

Johns Hopkins senior QB Hewitt Tomlin (Jackson, TN / Trinity Christian) returned to action in style, throwing for 390 yards and two scores while running for another in a 47-6 win vs. Dickinson. He set the Centennial career record for total offense (9,154) and a Conference mark for career 300-yard passing games (10). Tomlin is just the fourth passer in CC history with 60 ore more career touchdown tosses (61). Sophomore WR Dan Wodicka (West Lafayette, IN / West Lafayette) had 11 catches for a career-high 202 yards - the sixth-best single-game total in program history. He has 74 catches in just 17 career games. The 632 total yards amassed by the Jays was the third-highest in school history and most since JHU rolled up 651 vs. Georgetown in 1991. The Hopkins defense is allowing just 7.3 points and 184.7 yards per game. The Jays were ranked 15th last week by the AFCA - the third-highest ranking in school history. Hopkins has racked up 20 or more first downs in six straight games.

Juniata put forth its best defensive effort since the opening game of the 2010 season but fell at Ursinus, 21-7. The Eagles held the Bears to just 259 total yards - 90 below their season average. Sophomore DL David Weiss (Middletown, MD / Middletown) had seven tackles, including 1.5 sacks, to lead the effort while senior DB Andrew Masullo (Bellefonte, PA / Bellefonte) picked off a pass. Juniata took the early lead as QB Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks West)capped a 10-play, 75-yard drive with a 13-yard scoring scamper. He finished the day with 69 yards rushing. The 117 ground yards was the most amassed by Juniata since last October against Gettysburg.

McDaniel allowed 30 or more points for the fifth time this season in a 31-14 home loss to Franklin & Marshall. The Terror had dropped its first four contests of the year by a combined 25 points. The offense struggled against the Diplomats, being held to minus-1 yard in the first half. Sophomore RB Joe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville), Division III's leading rusher entering the weekend, was held to a season-low 65 yards rushing. QB Nick Valori (Sewell, NJ / Washington Twp.) has the fifth-best single-season passing total by a Centennial freshman with 1,129 yards and eight TDs. He registered his fourth straight 200-yard effort, throwing for 201 and two scores vs. F&M. Freshman WR Mike Oliveto (Robesonia, PA / Conrad Weiser) caught five passes for a career-best 124 yards. Senior DL Bill Gerdes (Freehold, NJ / Colts Neck) had a career day with 10 tackles and 3.5 for loss.

Moravian is 1-5 for the second time in three seasons after a 20-0 loss at Susquehanna. The 'Hound offensive struggles continued, as Moravian was held under 200 total yards for the third time in four outings and the offensive line surrendered 11 sacks. Sophomore DB Dalton Petit (Sussex, NJ / Pope John XXIII) led the defense with eight tackles. Senior DL Allen Petros (Bethlehem, PA / Liberty) has 25 career sacks and a school career record 55.5 tackles for loss. The Greyhounds have won four of their last five games on Homecoming.

Muhlenberg slowed down Gettysburg's prolific offense, forcing five turnovers and holding the Bullets' 162 yards and 34 points below their season averages, but still lost at the Battlefield, 14-10. Junior QB Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) threw a 24-yard TD pass to freshman Tyler George (Myerstown, PA / Elco) and senior PK Gregg Mercogliano (Haddonfield, NJ / Memorial) booted a career-long 44-yard field goal for the Mules' points. FreshmanMichael Long (Highland Park, NJ / Highland Park) blocked a pair of potential game-tying field goals. The Mules have blocked four kicks this season, raising their total to 70 since 1996. Junior RB Terrence Dandridge (Baltimore, MD / Archbishop Curley) became the 34th Centennial back to gain 2,000 in a career and now has 2,022.

Susquehanna's sack attack was the difference as the Crusaders blanked Moravian, 20-0. The defense recorded 11 sacks and nine more tackles for loss as it held the Greyhounds to 128 total yards. It was Susquehanna's first shutout sinc blanking Moravian in the 2009 season opener. Senior DL Trevor Terpening (Mount Airy, MD / South Carroll) had 11 tackles, including 2.5 for loss. Sophomore QB Mark Rosenbaum (Long Valley, NJ / West Morris Central) tossed his first career scoring pass, covering 30 yards to Alex Patchin (Camp Hill, PA / Camp Hill). Freshman LB Jared Minori (Tyrone, PA / Bellwood-Antis) capped the scoring with a 56-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

Ursinus won its fourth straight game with a 21-7 win against Juniata. Senior WR Al Desiderio (Philadelphia, PA / Roman Catholic) scored a pair of touchdowns on a 38-yard reception and a 65-yard punt return. He now has 4,087 all-purpose yards and is one of 15 Centennial players to surpass the 4,000-yard total in his career. The Bears have not fumbled the ball in 227 rushing attempts this season and have not lost a fumble since Oct. 23, 2010 vs. McDaniel. In fact, Ursinus runners have not lost a fumble since Nov. 14, 2009 vs. Dickinson - a stretch of 655 rushes.

CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Dickinson spotted Franklin & Marshall a 21-0 halftime lead before storming back to defeat the Diplomats, 31-24. Sophomore RB Mike Capone (Kulpmont, PA / Pittston Area) scored the game-winning TD on a 2-yard plunge with 1:20 left. Freshman LB Linn Worthington (Owings Mills, MD / Gilman School) sealed the victory with an interception at the 5-yard line. Freshman QB Cole Ahnell (Rockville, MD / Walter Johnson) completed 17-of-24 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown in his first collegiate start. Senior WR Cam Di Fede (Miami, FL / Palmer Trinity) caught nine balls fo 116 yards. Sophomore Robert Spriggs (Lanham, MD / Bullis School) picked off a pass and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown. Senior PK David London (Chevy Chase, MD / Maret School) has made his last five field goal attempts with his lone miss on the season coming from 47 yards in the season opener.

Franklin & Marshall is 1-4 on the year after squandering a 21-0 halftime lead and falling to Dickinson, 31-24.  Senior John Harrison (Flourtown, PA / La Salle College HS) threw for 173 yards and became just the second Centennial QB to surpass the 8,000-yard mark for his career (8,108). Senior C.T. Marsh (Phoenix, MD / Loyola-Blakefield) had 2.5 sacks vs. the Devils to raise his career total to 22 - just 3.5 shy of the school mark.  Senior RB John Kaschak (Lake Hopatcong, NJ / Jefferson Twp.) rushed for 98 yards and scored twice on his way to becoming the third back in F&M and 33rd back in Conference history to gain more than 2,000 yards in a career.

Gettysburg extended its Conference record scoring streaks with a 44-37 win at McDaniel. The Bullets have scored 30 or more points in each of their last eight games and 40+ in its last six outings. Gettysburg amassed 6767 yards of total offense vs. the Terror and had two runners go over 100 yards on the day - senior QB Kyle Whitmoyer (Arendtsville, PA / Biglerville) with 100 and three TDs and junior RB Ted Delia (Lebanon, NJ / North Hunterdon) with 109 on 21 carries. Whitmoyer also threw for 185 yards, becoming the 13th QB in school history to throw for over 2,000 in a career. Junior Kody Smith (Medford, NJ / Shawnee) shared time with Whitmoyer and threw for 229 yards and two TDs on 9-of-17 passing. Freshman WB Freddy Caruso (Sinking Spring, PA / Holy Name) caught five passes for a season-high 133 yards to complement Aden Twer (Jenkintown, PA / Jenkintown) who caught seven for 214 yards and two scores. Twer leads the CC in receiving touchdowns (7) and yards per game (128.8). Senior DB Tyler Fasanella (Robbinsville, NJ / Robbinsville) secured the win, forcing and recovering a fumble at the Bullets' 28-yard line in the final seconds.

Johns Hopkins, ranked 20th by the AFCA and 23rd by d3football.com last week, improved to 5-0 with a 34-0 win at Juniata. It is the Blue Jays' 10th straight victory - the second-longest win streak in Division III. The Hopkins defense limited the Eagles to just three first downs and 37 yards of total offense - the fewest yards allowed in school history. Junior LB Taylor Maciow (Marlton, NJ / Cherokee) led the way with seven tackles and a sack. Through five games, JHU is allowing just 7.6 points and 177 yards per game. Senior WR Sam Wernick (Dallas, TX / Dallas Jesuit) caught his 25th career touchdown pass, becoming the third Hopkins and sixth Centennial receiver to catch 25 scoring aerials.

Juniata was shut out by 20th ranked Johns Hopkins, 34-0. The Eagles were held to just three first downs and 37 total yards by the nationally-ranked Blue Jay defense. Sophomore LB Kevin Gorman (Waverly, NY / Waverly Central) had a team-high eight tackles and a sack, while freshman LB Ethan Wilt (Altoona, PA / Altoona) also added eight stops. Juniata has been outscored, 48-0, in the first half through five games. The Eagles have scored touchdowns on 57 percent of their trips to the red zone.

McDaniel dropped to 1-4 with a 44-37 loss to Gettysburg. Freshman QB Nick Valori (Sewell, NJ / Washington Twp.)completed 17-of-25 passes for 327 yards and three TDs - the most yards by a Terror passer since John Luster threw for 357 vs. Bridgewater in 2002. He leads the CC in pas efficiency (166.8). WR Nick O'Melia (Taneytown, MD / Francis Scott Key) was on the receiving end of eight of those balls for a career-high 209 yards and all three scores. It was the Green's first 200-yard receiving effort since Paul McCord had 227 vs. Gettysburg in 2003. It was the third time this season that the Terror has had a 100-yard runner and 100-yard receiver in the same game, as sophomore RB Joe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville) carried 34 times for 145 yards and continues to lead the Conference with 164.8 yards per game. McDaniel has been outscored, 69-22, in the fourth quarter.

Moravian fell to 1-4 with a 42-7 loss to Ursinus. The Greyhounds were held to just 143 total yards with the lone points coming on a 1-yard run by Joe Tegan (Haddonfield, NJ / Haddon Twp.) in the first period. The Moravian defense has allowed points to the opposition on 18-of-21 trips inside the red zone through five games. Junior DB Rees Judge (Harrisburg, PA / Central Dauphin) picked off his CC leading fourth pass of the season. Junior return man Travis King (Wilmington, DE / Concord) surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for his career in kickoff returns and is now 21st in Conference history (1,024). Moravian has been outscored, 91-27, in the first half this season.

Muhlenberg remained a game off the league-leading pace set by Johns Hopkins with a 30-14 win vs. Susquehanna. Junior RBTerrence Dandridge (Baltimore, MD / Archbishop Curley) ran for 78 yards and scored two touchdowns and is just 43 yards shy of becoming the 34th Centennial back to gain 2,000 in a career. Senior PK Gregg Mercogliano (Haddonfield, NJ / Haddonfield Memorial) booted three field goals, while LB Mike Fiorillo (Howell, NJ / Howell) picked off the first two passes of his career to go along with nine tackles. Junior WR Marcus Toomey (Pottsville, PA / Pottsville) caught five passes for 121 yards, while classmate Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) threw for 225 yards. The Muhlenberg defense is second in the Conference in rushing (95.0) and scoring defense (18.0) and has a Centennial-high 20 sacks.

Susquehanna enters its bye week off a 30-14 loss at Muhlenberg. Senior RB Greg Tellish (Mount Airy, MD / South Caroll) carried 14 times for 108 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns, including a 72-yard scamper to paydirt. It was his sixth 100-yard effort of his career. Senior TE Matt Knouse (Elliottsburg, PA / West Perry) caught six passes for 55 yards as the potent Crusader aerial attack was held to just 129 yards. Sophomore DL Bill Mancini (Malvern, PA / St. Joseph's Prep) had a big day for the defense with six tackles, including two sacks, a forced fumble and two pass breakups. Freshman Taylor Morton (Elkton, MD / Salesianum School, DE) leads the Conference with a 41.5 yard per punt average.

Ursinus won its first game against Moravian since 2007 with a 42-7 victory at Bethlehem. Sophomore QB Chris Curran (Ocean City, NJ / Ocean City) completed 30-of-40 passes for 314 yards and a touchdown, while also scoring on three 1-yard plunges.  His TD pass covered 26 yards to sophomore WR Jerry Rahill (Chalfont, PA / Archbishop Wood), who caught eight passes on the day. Sophomore FB Drae Lewis (Williamsport, PA / Williamsport) also scored a pair of touchdowns. The defense held the 'Hounds to just 143 total yards and nine first downs. Senior LB Greg Martell (Levittown, PA / Neshaminy) and junior DB Scott Gardus (Allentown, PA / Salisbury Twp.) each had interceptions. PK Michael Bennett (Maple Glen, PA / La Salle College HS) is a perfect 17-of-17 on PAT attempts this season.

Dickinson fell to 1-3 overall with a 24-12 loss to Moravian. PK David London (Chevy Chase, MD / Maret School) booted a pair of field goals, covering 33 and 36 yards, while RB Mike Shimkin (Solebury, PA / Princeton Day School, NJ)scored on a 19-yard run for the Devil points. Senior DB Scott Sullivan (Coatesville, PA / Bishop Shanahan) had a game-high 14 tackles, while sophomore LB Mike Miller (Hainesport, NJ / Bishop Eustace Prep) added 13 stops. SeniorCorwyn Gordon (Hanover, PA / South Western) played both ways on the interior line and registered a blocked kick and an interception.

Franklin & Marshall won its first game of the season, impressing the alumni with a 40-14 victory vs. Juniata. Six different players found paydirt, while the defense held the Eagles to just 141 yards and keeping the JC offense out of the end zone. DB Jonathan Struss (Fairfield, NJ / West Essex) scored on a 70-yard interception return. Senior QB John Harrison (Flourtown, PA / La Salle College HS) needs just 65 yards to reach the 8,000-yard mark for his career. Senior C.T. Marsh (Phoenix, MD / Loyola-Blakefield) picked up the 20th sack of his career and needs six more to set the school career mark. Senior RB John Kaschak (Lake Hopatcong, NJ / Jefferson Twp.) has closed within 48 yards of 2,000 for his career.

Gettysburg surrendered a touchdown and two-point conversion in overtime to drop a 56-55 heart-breaker to Susquehanna. The Bullets and Crusaders tied their own single-game record for combined points (111) set last season. Junior RB Ted Delia (Lebanon, NJ / North Hunterdon) ran for 244 yards and three TDs, while also returning a punt 66 yards for six points. The 244 yards is the fifth-highest in school history and the most by any Bullet not named Paul Smith ’00. Gettysburg extended its Centennial record streak to seven games with 30 or more points and its school and CC record streak to five games with 40-plus. The last time the Bullets scored 50 or more points in back-to-back games was 1994.

Johns Hopkins passed a major test with a 27-17 win against Muhlenberg. Sophomore QB Robbie Matey (Orlando, FL / Dr. Phillips) started in place of injured Hewitt Tomlin (Jackson, TN / Trinity Christian) and connecte don 25-of-31 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown. The Jays have now won nine straight games and are the lone unbeaten left in the CC. It was the 95th career Centennial victory for coach Jim Margraff, tying him for the Conference record with Gettysburg coachBarry Streeter. Hopkins did allow two TD passes vs. the Mules - the first surrendered by JHU in a year ending in “1” since 1991. The Jays did not allow a touchdown pass during the entire 2001 campaign. JHU ran a school-record 93 plays vs. Muhlenberg, controlling the clock for 37:49. Hopkins has scored TDs on 17 of 18 trips into the red zone.

Juniata’s losing streak reached 16 games with a
40-14 loss at F&M. Freshman Nicholas Stubbs (Hagerstown, MD / South Hagerstown) returned both a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns. The 64-yard punt return was the Eagles’ first since Oct. 31, 1998, while the 94-yard kickoff return tied for the third-longest in school history. The last CC player to return both a punt and kickoff for six in a game was Gettysburg freshman Nathan Smith ‘06 vs. Averett on Sept. 28, 2002. Freshman WR Hunter Phillips (Funkstown, MD / South Hagerstown) caught four balls for 88 yards, as the offense could only muster 141 total yards. Senior CB Andrew Massullo (Bellefonte, PA / Bellefonte) had eight tackles and an interception.

McDaniel ended up on the short end of another close game, falling at Ursinus, 35-28. The Terror tied the game at 28 on a 10-yard TD run by sophomore RB Joe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville) and a two-point conversion pass from QBNick Valori (Sewll, NJ / Washington Twp.) to WR Nick O’Melia (Taneytown, MD / Francis Scott Key). Valori threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard scoring strike to O’Melia. Converted WR Matt Emerson (Moorestown, NJ / Moorestown) snared the other scoring pass, covering 35 yards. Sophomore LB Mike Cousar (Easton, PA / Easton) led the defense with nine tackles. McDaniel lost the time-of-possesion battle and failed to score first for the first time in 2011.

Moravian picked up the first win for new head coach Jeff Pukszyn with a 24-12 win at Dickinson. Sophomore RB Joe Tegan (Haddonfield, NJ ./ Haddon Twp.) ran for a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore QB Robbie Moyer (East Stroudsburg, PA / East Stroudsburg North) threw  TD pass in his first collegiate start, covering 10 yards to C.J. Billera (Allentown, PA / Emmaus).  PK Ian Heck (Easton, PA / Easton) booted a 31-yard field goal and senior LB Douglas DiMattia (Cedar Grove, NJ / Cedar Grove) returned an interception 31 yards for the other ‘Hound points. It was one of Moravian’s four picks on the day. Junior DB Rees Judge (Harrisburg, PA / Central Dauphin) picked off his CC leading third pass of the season. 

Muhlenberg has its record evened at 2-2 with a 27-17 loss at Johns Hopkins. Junior QB Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) threw a 66-yard scoring pass to junior WR Marcus Toomey (Pottsville, PA / Pottsville) to give ‘Berg a 10-7 third-period lead. It was Deighan’s fourth touchdown pass of at least 40 yards this season. He threw for 208 yards but also had his streak of 125 pass attempts without an interception ended. Senior LB Pat McDonough (Wyomissing, PA / Wyomissing) had a career day with 16 tackles, including 10 solo stops. The Mule defense held the Jays to just 128 rushing yards - 81 below their season average. Junior RB Terrence Dandridge (Baltimore, MD / Archbishop Curley) needs just 121 yards to become the 33rd Centennial back to gain 2,000 in a career.

Susquehanna pulled out a 56-55 overtime win at Gettysburg to improve to 3-1 overall. Senior QB Rich Palazzi (Newfoundland, PA / Lake Wallenpaupack) and WR Spencer Ercole (Lewisburg, PA / Lewisburg) teamed up for the game-tying TD pass of 32 yards with 2:03 remaining and a 25-yard TD strike in overtime. Palazzi hit RB Greg Tellish (Mount Airy, MD / South Caroll) with the game-winning two-point conversion pass. Palazzi ended with 430 passing yards and two scores, while Tellish carried 31 times for 115 yards - his fifth career 100-yard effort - and three scores. Palazzi is now second on the all-time SU passing list with 4,394 yards. Ercole caught five balls for 152 yards. All three Crusader wins have been by three points or fewer.

Ursinus won its Homecoming game, edging McDaniel, 35-28. Sophomore QB Chris Curran (Ocean City, NJ / Ocean City)scored on a 1-yard run with 19 seconds left for the game-winning score. Sophomore RB Bryan Ellis (Owings Mills, MD / McDonogh School) carried 26 times for a career-high 180 yards and a TD, earning the Kenneth Walker Trophy as the Bears’ MVP in the Homecoming game. Senior LB Greg Martell (Levittown, PA / Neshaminy) had a game-high 13 tackles for the defense. Junior DB Chris Rountree (Lawnside, NJ / Haddon Heights) picked off the 15th career pass of his career.  Ursinus leads the CC in net punting (32.8). The Bear OL has allowed a league-low three sacks this season.

Dickinson was knocked from the Conference unbeaten ranks with a 20-18 last-second loss at Susquehanna. Sophomore QBTodd Smolinsky (Lansdale, PA / North Penn) threw a pair of touchdown passes to Tyler Rosa' (Carmel, CA / Stevenson School) and Cam Di Fede (Miami, FL / Palmer Trinity) covering 45 and seven yards. Smolinsky had completed 59.6 percent of his passes this season for 354 yards and four scores. PK David London (Chevy Chase, MD / Maret School) booted field goals of 26 and 33 yards for the other Red Devil points. Senior Julian Rosen (Breckville, OH / University School) led the defense with 12 tackles.

Franklin & Marshall won the turnover and time of possession battles but ended up on the short end of a 21-9 decision with Ursinus. The Diplomats have now lost six straight games dating to last November. Sophomore QB E.J. Schneider (Barry Lakes, NJ / Delbarton School) threw a 17-yard scoring pass to freshman WR Jordan Zackery (York, PA / William Penn) for the offense's lone points. Zackery leads the team with 20 receptions for 174 yards. Sophomore LB Brendan Wengerter (Cresskill, NJ / Cresskill) led the defense with eight tackles. F&M has not rushed for 100 or more yards this season and has only reached the century mark once in its last 10 games. Senior DL C.T. Marsh (Phoenix, MD / Loyola-Blakefield) had his consecutive-game sack streak ended at 12.

Gettysburg is 2-0 in the Conference for the first time since 1996 following a 58-27 win at Juniata. The Bullets set a Conference record by scoring 30 or more points in their sixth consecutive game. Junior TB Ted Delia (Lebanon, NJ / North Hunterdon) rushed for a career-high 105 yards and scored four touchdowns, including one on a 75-yard punt return. It was the first punt return for a TD by a Bullet since Oct. 13, 2007 - also vs. the Eagles. QBs Kyle Whitmoyer (Arendtsville, PA / Biglerville) and Kody Smith (Medford, NJ / Shawnee) combined to throw for 297 yards and three scores. Sophomore WR Aden Twer (Jenkintown, PA / Jenkintown) caught eight balls for 164 yards and scored on aerials covering 64 and three yards. Senior S Joe Delaney (Voorhees, NJ / Eastern Regional) is now ninth in career tackles at Gettysburg (267. The Bullets set a dubious Conference record by committing 20 penalties for 200 yards vs. Juniata.

Johns Hopkins improved to 3-0 with a 41-0 whitewashing of Moravian. JHU tied a Conference record by scoring 40 or more points in five consecutive games. The Blue Jays have now won eight straight dating to last season and are tied for the second-longest active streak in the country behind Wisconsin-Whitewater (33). It was the second straight game that Hopkins gained over 200 yards on the ground and in the air- a feat that has not occurred at Homewood since 1968. Sophomore WRDan Wodicka (West Lafayette, IN / W. Lafayette) had five catches for 112 yards, including a 74-yard TD strike. The Hopkins defense that has not surrendered an offensive TD in 10 quarters. Hopkins and Muhlenberg meet on Saturday in Baltimore. The two teams have combined to win at least a share of the last four Centennial titles. Since 1983, Muhlenberg has a 15-13 series advantage with an aggregate score of 497-491 in favor of the Mules.

Juniata posted its highest point total since the 2008 finale vs. Dickinson (53-41) but could not keep pace with Gettysburg in a 58-27 loss. Freshman Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks West) threw a pair of TD passes to junior WRJulian Valdiserri (Pittsburgh, PA / Mount Lebanon) and accounted for 174 yards of total offense. Valdiserri caught eight passes, including scoring passes covering 2 and 4 yards. Senior DB Tyler Cottle (Everett, PA / Northern Bedford)blocked a Bullet punt and recovered it in the end zone for a score, while RB Zach McCaulley (Bellwood, PA / Bellwood-Antis) tallied on a 1-yard plunge. Freshmen DBs Nicholas Stubbs (Hagerstown, MD / South Hagerstown) and Keith Stewart (Havertown, PA / Haverford Twp.) each registered their first collegiate interceptions.

McDaniel surrendered 27 fourth-quarter points to drop a 34-26 decision at Muhlenberg. The Terror forged a 26-7 halftime lead on the strength of scoring drives of 58, 67 and 80 yards, combined with a recovery of a blocked punt in the Mule end zone. But three 'Berg TDs in a span of 8:37 turned the tide.  Sophomore RB Joe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville) had his third 100-yard game of the season, picking up 112 on just 12 carries with a touchdown before leaving in the second period with an injury. Freshman QB Nick Valori (Sewell, NJ / Washington Twp.) threw for a career-high 203 yards, while senior TE Woody Butler (Smithsburg, MD / Middletown) caught six balls for a career-high 130 yards, including a 61-yarder for six points. Brad Kline (Oaklyn, NJ / Collingwood) scored his first collegiate TD on a 1-yard run. Senior DL Sam Cox (Towson, MD / Towson) had another big game with eight tackles and 2.5 sacks. He now has 23.5 sacks in his career and is second on the school's career list.

Moravian fell to 0-3 for the first time since 1999 with a home loss at Johns Hopkins. The 'Hounds were held to 194 total yards by the Blue Jays who were ranked just outside the top 25 last week. Senior DB D.J. Wacker (Parkton, MD / Hereford)had a game-high 12 tackles, while junior DB Rees Judge (Harrisburg, PA / Central Dauphin) had seven stops and broke up a pair of passes. Moravian has been outscored, 120-20, in its first three games.

Muhlenberg spotted McDaniel a 26-7 lead entering the final quarter and stormed back to down the Green Terror, 34-26. Junior QB Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) threw for 226 of his career-high 282 yards in the final period, including a pair of 40-yard touchdown passes to J.T. Merklinger (Sparta, NJ / Seton Hall Prep) and Zach Klein (Voorhees, NJ / Eastern Regional). Junior RBs Terrence Dandridge (Baltimore, MD / Archbishop Curley) scored on a 69-yard run and gained 132 yards on 17 rushes to move into fifth on the 'Berg all-time list with 1,842 yards, The last time Muhlenberg scored 27 points in the fourth quarter to win a game was in 1980 vs. Johns Hopkins. Ironically, juniorGarrett Bisbing (Emmaus, PA / Allentown Central Catholic) and his father Mark '81 played for the Mules in those comeback wins.

Susquehanna won its second game of the season by a field goal as the Crusaders edged Dickinson, 20-18. Freshman PKSpencer Hotaling (Selinsgrove, PA / Selinsgrove) was the hero, booting a 19-yard field goal as time expired. He also made a three-pointer in overtime in the season-opening win vs. Wilkes. It was just the fourth time in Conference history that a CC game ended in regulation on a made field goal. Senior RB Greg Tellish (Mount Airy, MD / South Carroll) carried 36 times for 153 yards and a touchdown, while senior WR Mike Ritter (Selinsgrove, PA / Selinsgrove) caught an eight-yard TD pass for SU's other touchdown. Senior LB Todge Aumiller (Lewistown, PA / Indian Valley) had a team-high 10 tackles, while junior DB Jack McCarty (Westminster, MD / South Carroll) had an interception. Susquehanna has been outscored, 42-0, in the third period but has a 31-9 advantage in the final period.

Ursinus evened its Conference record at 1-1 with a 21-9 win over Franklin & Marshall. The Bear defense held the Dips to just 210 total yards, led by senior DE Sean Whelan (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks East) who had nine tackles and a sack. Sophomore RB Bryan Ellis (Owings Mills, MD / McDonogh School) went over the 1,000-yard mark for his career after just 13 games, running for 94 yards and a score vs. F&M. Sophomore QB Chris Curran (Oceanview, NJ / Ocean City) threw for 209 yards, including a 79-yard scoring strike to senior WR Al Desiderio (Philadelphia, PA / Roman Catholic). Desiderio moved into second place on the Ursinus and 25th place on the CC career yardage list with 1,916 yards on just 89 receptions

Dickinson evened its record at 1-1 with a 35-6 victory over Juniata. The Red Devils jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead and never looked back. Sophomore QB Todd Smolinsky (Lansdale, PA / North Penn) ran for a 28-yard touchdown and tossed a 17-yard scoring pass to junior Matt Wood (Baltimore, MD / Perry Hall). Senior RB Mike Shimkin (Solebury, PA / Princeton Day School) had 10 carries for 50 yards and a touchdown. Senior FS Scott Sullivan (Coatesville, PA / Bishop Shanahan) had eight tackles and a pair of interceptions, while freshman LB Ray Durkin (Coopersburg, PA / Southern Lehigh) and senior LB Julian Rosen (Brecksville, OH / University School) each had 10 stops.

Franklin & Marshall fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2007 with a 34-13 home loss to Muhlenberg. After committing five turnovers versus W&L, the Diplomats gave it away four more times vs. the Mules. Sophomore QB E.J. Schneider (Barry lakes, NJ / Delbarton School) threw for 179 yards off the bench for the Blue. Sophomore WR Tim Muller (Pound Ridge, NY / Fox Lane) caught four passes for 101 yards, while sophomore PK Chris DeStefano (Berwyn, PA / Conestoga) booted field goals of 20 and 35 yards. Senior DL C.T. Marsh (Phoenix, MD / Loyola-Blakefield) recorded a sack to keep his consecutive-game streak alive at 12. He has 19 career sacks which is eighth on the all-time F&M list. The Diplomats played without senior RB John Kaschak (Lake Hoptacong, NJ / Jefferson Twp.) and junior LB Sam Massaro (Old Tappan, NJ / Northern Valley Old Tappan) who were out with injuries. F&M is last in the CC in turnover margin (-8).

Gettysburg pulled out a thrilling 40-34 victory over Ursinus on a 32-yard TD pass from junior QB Kody Smith (Medford, NJ / Shawnee) to sophomore WR Aden Twer (Jenkintown, PA / Jenkintown) as time expired. It was Twer's third scoring catch of the day with the others covering 81 and 43 yards. Smith threw for a career-high 291 yards and four TDs, while junior TB Ted Delia (Lebanon, NJ / North Hunterdon) rushed for a career-best 86 yards. The Bullets jumped out to a 34-10 third-period lead but found themselves tied with 60 yards of real estate and 47 seconds remaining. It is the first time since Oct. 29, 1983, that a Centennial Conference game ended on a touchdown pass. Gettysburg won its home and CC opener for the first time since 2007. Senior S Peter Hak (Denville, NJ / Morris Catholic) made a career-high 15 tackles. The Bullets are 7-of-7 on red-zone opportunities.

Johns Hopkins evened its all-time record at 473-473-58 with a 56-7 triumph over Susquehanna. The Jays are now a CC-best 19-10 in league openers since 1983. Hopkins has won seven straight games and has outscored its opponents, 300-78. JHU totaled 269 yards rushing and 290 passing - the first time in program history that Hop has surpassed 250 yards rushing and passing in the same game. Junior RB Jonathan Rigaud (Pembroke Pines, FL / Pembroke Pines) and senior RB Nick Fazio (McMurray, PA / Peters Twp.) each scored three rushing TDs. Rigaud became the first JHU player to score on two runs of 60+ yards in a game, finding paydirt from 68 and 69 yards away. He had seven rushes for 150 yards. FreshmanPatrick Eichner (Mountainside, NJ / Livingston) returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown - the fourth-longest return in school history.

Juniata's losing streak reached 14 games with a 35-6 loss at Dickinson. Freshman Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks West) threw his first TD pass as a collegian, hitting junior WR Julian Valdiserri (Pittsburgh, PA / Mount Lebanon) with a 31-yard strike. Udinski was 14-of-26 for 143 yards, while Valdiserri set a career high with 92 yards on five catches. Sophomore LB Kevin Gorman (Waverly, NY / Waverly Central) and senior DL Jason Marquis (Jeannette, PA / Jeannette) each had eight tackles.

McDaniel opened its Centennial schedule with a 35-14 win over Moravian. It is the first time that the Green Terror has scored 30 or more points in consecutive games since 2004 and the first time opening the year with back-to-back 30-point performances since 1998. Sophomore RB Joe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville) tied a 41-year-old school record with 311 yards rushing and three touchdowns vs. the 'Hounds. He scored on runs of 41, 63 and 72 yards. Senior DL Sam Cox (Towson, MD / Towson) set a program record with five sacks among his nine solo tackles. He also forced two fumbles and broke up a pass. Freshman QB Nick Valori (Sewell, NJ / Washington Twp.) completed 7-of-9 passes for 135 and a touchdown in his first collegiate start. Sophomore WR Nick O'Melia (Taneytown, MD / Francis Scott Key) was on the receiving end of that 68-yard scoring aerial. Junior DB Tim McLister (Leesburg, VA / Loudoun) had a pair of interceptions for the defense.

Moravian fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2001 with a road loss at McDaniel. Junior QB Matt Johnson (Macungie, PA / Emmaus) threw for 220 yards and ran for 58 more to lead the offense. Senior DL Allen Petros (Bethlehem, PA / Liberty) became the school's all-time leader in tackles for loss (46.5) after registering three vs. the Terror.  He is also third on the career sack list with 21.5. Moravian is scoreless in both the first and final periods this season. The 'Hounds are last in the Conference in net punting at 24.2.

Muhlenberg won its Conference opener with a 34-13 victory at Franklin & Marshall. Junior RBs Terrence Dandridge (Baltimore, MD / Archbishop Curley) and J.T. Merklinger (Sparta, NJ / Seton Hall Prep) combined for 126 rushing yards and four touchdowns - two each - as the Mules scored their most points against F&M since 2003. Junior QB Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) teamed up with WR Isaiah Vaughn (Bronx, NY / John F. Kennedy) on a 95-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter - the longest pass-and-catch in school history. Sophomore LB Kory Crichton (Oxnard, CA / Chaminade College Prep) tied for the team lead with nine tackles, all solo. Junior DB Tim Vogel (Emerson, NJ / Emerson) had a pair of interceptions, while senior DE Victor Taiwo (Bridgeport, CT / Central) had three sacks. The Mules lead the Conference in turnover margin (+5).

Susquehanna ran into a buzzsaw as Johns Hopkins handed the Crusaders their first loss of the season. SU was held to just 177 total yards and surrendered 559. Will Dyson (Hawley, PA / Wallenpaupack) returned an intercepted pass 47 yards for Susquehanna's lone points. Junior DB Jalon Scott (Albany, NY / Albany) also had a pick, while senior DL Trevor Terpening (Mount Airy, MD / South Carroll) had 11 tackles. Senior QB Rich Palazzi (Newfoundland, PA / Wallenpaupack) is just 100 yards away from the 4,000-yard mark for his career.

Ursinus battled back from a 34-10 deficit to tie the game with 47 seconds remaining but Gettysburg pulled out a 40-34 victory on the game's last play. Sophomore QB Chris Curran (Oceanview, NJ / Ocean City) threw for 183 yards and a touchdown while running for two more, including the game-tying TD. Sophomore RB Bryan Ellis (Owings Mills, MD / McDonogh School) went over the century mark, carrying 30 times for 130 yards. Senior LB Greg Martell (Levittown, PA / Neshaminy) led the defense with eight tackles, while Joe Henry (Medford, NJ / Shawnee) had seven stops, including 2.5 for losses.

CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Hewitt Tomlin, Johns Hopkins
Senior, Quarterback, Jackson, TN / Trinity Christian HS

Tomlin completed 28-of-37 passes for 297 and a school record-tying six touchdowns in a 45-14 win at Merchant Marine.

CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Rich Palazzi, Susquehanna
Senior, Quarterback, Newfoundland, PA / Wallenpaupack HS

Palazzi completed 36-of-51 passes for 421 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-tying score with :10 left in regulation to force overtime in the 33-30 win over Wilkes.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Pat McDonough, Muhlenberg
Senior, Linebacker, Wyomissing, PA / Wyomissing HS

McDonough made a game-high 14 tackles, including a sack, in the Mules' 10-9 overtime loss at Delaware Valley. He recorded back-to-back stops on second and third down from the 1-yard line early in the fourth quarter to keep the Aggies out of the end zone. McDonough led a defense that held DVC without a touchdown in regulation for the first time in a regular-season game since 2002.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Joe Rollins, McDaniel
Sophomore, Kick Returner, Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville HS

Rollins returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown in the 39-36 loss to Catholic. He had 120 return yards among his 292 all-purpose yards for the game.

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Dickinson fell behind early and could not recover in a 33-9 loss to Hobart. Sophomore QB Todd Smolinsky (Lansdale, PA / North Penn) threw a 15-yard scoring pass to junior Matt Wood (Baltimore, MD / Perry Hall) and senior FS Scott Sullivan (Coatesville, PA / Bishop Shanahan)returned a blocked Statesmen extra point for the final two Red Devil points. Smolinsky completed 13-of-22 passes for 121 yards, while senior WR Cam Di Fede (Miami, FL / Palmer Trinity) caught eight balls for 81 yards. Sullican led the defense with 12 tackles, while freshman LB Ray Durkin (Coopersburg, PA / Southern Lehigh) had eight stops and his first collegiate sack. Dickinson has averaged 44.3 points in its last four games vs. Juniata.

Five F&M turnovers proved to be the difference as the Diplomats dropped their season-opener at Washington and Lee, 24-10. The loss snapped a three-game win streak in lidlifters for the Blue. Senior QBJohn Harrison (Flourtown, PA / La Salle College HS) completed 28-of-46 passes for 302 yards and a 17-yard scoring pass to freshman Lamont Jackson (Philadelphia, PA / Germantown Academy). It is the ninth 300-yard effort in Harrison's career. Jackson caught eight passes for 87 yards in his collegiate debut. The Diplomats held the defending ODAC champs to just 228 total yards, including just 30 through the air.

Gettysburg surrendered 547 yards and 57 points in a loss at Lebanon Valley. Junior QB Kody Smith (Medford, NJ / Shawnee) came off the bench to complete 17-of-34 passes for 167 yards and three TDs. Sophomore WR Aden Twer (Jenkintown, PA / Jenkintown) snared eight passes for 87 yards, while freshman WB Freddy Caruso (Sinking Spring, PA / Holy Name) ran for one score and was on the receiving end of another. Junior LB Larry DelViscio (Springfield, PA / Msgr. Bonner) had nine tackles, one sack and recovered a fumble. Senior Rob Pennella (Martinsville, NJ / Bridgewater-Raritan) had an interception, averaged 39.1 yards on nine punts and booted four extra points. Freshman TB Nick Ulassin (Branchburg, NJ / Somerville) amassed 275 all-purpose yards in his first collegiate game.

Senior QB Hewitt Tomlin (Jackson, TN / Trinity Christian) tied a school single-game record with six touchdown passes and became the Conference's career passing leader as the Blue Jays routed Merchant Marine. The 45 points scored by JHU is the most in a season opener since 1915. Tomlin completed 28-of-37 passes for 297 yards, raising his career total to 8,095. At one point during the second half, Tomlin completed 19 consecutive passes - two shy of the NCAA Division III record. Sophomore WR Dan Wodicka (West Lafayette, IN / West Lafayette) caught a career-high 11 passes for 133 yards and he and senior Sam Wernick (Dallas, TX / Dallas Jesuit) each snared a pair of TD passes. Senior DB Mike Milano (Allentown, PA / Allentown Central Catholic) led a defense that held USMMA to just 207 total yards with seven tackles. Senior LB Ryan Piatek (Sewell, NJ / Bishop Eustace Prep) is just one tackle shy of 200 for his career. Hopkins will meet the only other Centennial winner last week - Susquehanna - in its home opener on Saturday. It is the Crusaders' first visit to Baltimore since Sept. 16, 1978 when current JHU coach Jim Margraff made the first of 36 straight starts at QB and led the Jays to a 30-0 victory.

Juniata fell to 16th ranked Washington & Jefferson in its home opener. The Eagles allowed 588 yards to the Presidents, while being limited to just 68. Freshman QB Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA / Central Bucks West) completed 8-of-17 passes in his first college game. Junior RB Quadir Christian (Johnstown, PA / Johnstown) led the ground game with 26 yards. Sophomore LB Mike Valentine (Randallstown, MD / Cardinal Gibbons) led the defense with eight stops, while S Chris Beall (Blue Bell, PA / Wissahickon) had six tackles and a sack.

McDaniel suffered a heart-breaking 39-36 loss to Catholic in its home opener. The Cardinals scored the final 15 points of the game, including the game-winning points with 61 seconds remaining. Sophomore RBJoe Rollins (Temple Hills, MD / Surrattsville) ran for 159 yards and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, amassing 292 all-purpose yards for the game. Senior QB Tom Massucci (Tabernacle, NJ / Seneca) threw a pair of touchdown passes and surpassed the 4,000-yard mark for his career (4,058). Senior PK Jake Nichols (Frederick, MD / Gov. Thomas Johnson) booted a career-long 40-yard field goal in the third period. Junior LB Diego Weiner (Miami, FL / Riverside Military Academy, GA) had a team-high nine tackles, while junior DB Kevin White (Bryn Mawr, PA / Haverford Twp.) picked off a pass.

Widener spoiled the debut of coach Jeff Pukszyn with a 44-6 win over the Greyhounds. It was the Pride's 10th straight win vs. Moravian. Junior QB Matt Johnson (Macungie, PA / Emmaus) threw for 168 yards, while WR Rocco Del Priore (Center Valley, PA / Southern Lehigh) caught nine balls for 96 yards. Junior LB Jake Hildebrand (Emmaus, PA / Emmaus) led the defense with a game-high 11 tackles, while classmate DB Rees Judge (Lewisburg, PA / Central Dauphin) picked off a pass. Senior PK Ian Heck (Easton, PA / Easton) booted field goals of 28 and 23 for the 'Hounds' lone points.

Muhlenberg had Delaware Valley on the ropes but the hosts pulled out a 10-9 overtime victory. Trailing 9-3 and facing a 4th-and-15 on the 'Berg 30-yard line in overtime, the Aggies connected on a TD pass and converted the PAT for the win. Senior DB Chris Hartzell (Sinking Spring, PA / Wilson) picked off a pass and returned it 52 yards to set up Gregg Mercogliano's (Haddonfield, NJ / Haddonfield Memorial) 25-yard field goal for the Mules' lone points in regulation. Junior QB Dan Deighan (Wanaque, NJ / Lakeland Regional) tossed a 22-yard scoring pass to FB MJ Rus (East Montpelier, VT / U-32) in overtime, but Del Val blocked the PAT. The defense held the Aggies without a TD for the first time in regulation since 2002. Senior LB Pat McDonough (Wyomissing, PA / Wyomissing) had 14 tackles and a sack, whileAndy Curley (Mt. Airy, MD / Glenelg) added 11 stops.

Susquehanna opened the year with a thrilling 33-30 win over visiting Wilkes. Freshman PK Spenser Hotaling (Selinsgrove, PA / Selinsgrove) booted a 21-yard field goal in overtime for the margin of difference. Hotaling's heroics came after senior QB Rich Palazzi (Newfoundland, PA / Wallenpaupack) threw an 11-yard TD pass to TE Matt Knouse (Elliottsburg, PA / West Perry) with 10 seconds left and connected with RB Greg Tellish (Mt. Airy, MD / South Carroll) for the two-point conversion to tie the game. Palazzi threw for 421 yards and four TDs, while Knouse caught 10 passes for 99 yards and two scores. Senior WR Mike Ritter (Selinsgrove, PA / Selinsgrove) snared 13 balls for 198 yards and another score. Trevor Terpening (Mt. Airy, MD / South Carroll) led the defense with 10 tackles and three sacks.

Albright spoiled the first night game at Ursinus' Patterson Field, downing the Bears, 24-17. Sophomore QBChris Curran (Oceanview, NJ / Ocean City) ran for one score and threw for another in his first career start. Sophomore RB Bryan Ellis (Owings Mills, MD / McDonogh School) ran for 63 yards, while seniors Chris Rountree (Lawnside, NJ / Haddon Heights) and Mike Rissmiller (Hummelstown, PA / Lower Dauphin) each had an interception. Senior LB Greg Martell (Levittown, PA / Neshaminy) led the defense with 11 tackles and recovered a fumble. The crowd of 4,110 was the largest at Ursinus in five years. 

LANCASTER, Pa. -- Franklin & Marshall College quarterback, John Harrison(Flourtown, Pa./La Salle College (HS)), defensive end, C.T. Marsh (Phoenix, Md./Loyola-Blakefield) were named to the D3 Senior Classic 2011 Preseason All-American Football Team. Harrison was named to the first team, while Marsh earned a spot on the second team.

Harrison appeared on the All-CC Second Team for the second time in as many years this past season. The senior completed 275 of his 350 pass attempts (67.6%) for 2,872 yards and 25 touchdowns. He threw four touchdown passes at Gettysburg to become the CC career leader in TD passes at 69, and the F&M career leader in touchdowns responsible for at 74.

Marsh made his first All-CC appearance a year a go. The senior recorded at least a half sack in each of F&M's final nine games of the regular season, wrapping the year up with 11 total. Marsh was second on the team in tackles with 57 stops, 40 were solo efforts. He also broke up a pass, forced and recovered a fumble and blocked a kick.

Franklin & Marshall kicks off the 2011 campaign on Saturday, September 3 at Washington & Lee University.

Johns Hopkins Picked as Preseason Football Favorite

LANCASTER, Pa. - The Johns Hopkins football team, which grabbed a share of the 2010 Centennial Conference Championship, tops the 2011 Centennial Conference Preseason Poll, which was announced Thursday. The Blue Jays picked up 14 first-place votes and totaled 157 points in the poll of league coaches and sports information directors. This is the sixth time in the last eight years that the Blue Jays have topped the poll as they were also selected in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2010.

Ursinus totaled 130 points to finish second in the poll, while Muhlenberg (128 points), Franklin & Marshall (116) and Moravian (98) round out the top five. Muhlenberg picked up four first-place votes, while F&M earned the last two first-place nods.

2011 Centennial Conference Preseason Football Poll
Rank - School (1st-place votes) - Points

1. Johns Hopkins (14) - 157
2. Ursinus - 130
3. Muhlenberg (4) - 129
4. Franklin & Marshall (2) - 116
5. Moravian - 98
6. Gettysburg - 79
7. Dickinson - 66
8T. McDaniel - 54
8T. Susquehanna - 54
10. Juniata - 18

Forgive John Troxell if he believes he is playing with house money this year, but for the first time in five years, Troxell has a squad with depth at every position. Depth that will lead to competitiveness and help keep the team healthy all season.  Depth, combined with 15 returning starters, ten of which have started for three or more years, has expectations high in Lancaster this year.  

 "I think the goals for the season here are high amongst our kids, our staff and our alumni," Troxell said. "I think the expectation is that we can compete with anyone."

The 2011 Diplomats roster of 81 players, the largest in the Troxell era, features 15 seniors this season.  The team has a chance to accomplish a feat that has not been achieved in Lancaster for over two decades – three winning seasons in a row.

If expectations are high, it might have to do with the fact that F&M returns six starters on offense and nine on the defensive side.  John Harrison returns behind three-fifths of his offensive line and is joined by a returning backfield. The senior has already cemented his name all over the school's record book.

Harrison has completed 684 passes in his career, 205 more than any previous Diplomats passer. His 7,325 yards are 1,694 more than the next closest F&M quarterback, while his 74 passing touchdowns give him 22 more than anyone in F&M history. He completed 67.6 percent of his 407 passes for 2,872 yards and 28 touchdowns a year ago. His performance earned him a spot on the Centennial Conference (CC) second team last season and a spot on the D3 Senior Classic Pre Season All-American Team.

Sophomore E.J. Schneider and freshman Sam Kind will provide depth at quarterback.

"Those two give us as much talent and depth at the QB spot since I've been here," noted Troxell. "I think E.J. will push John in camp this preseason."

Backfield mates John Kaschak and Peter Gumas return.  Kaschak, a three-year starter, ran for 713 yards with 57 catches and hit pay dirt eight times last season. He needs just 108 rushing yards to become the third Diplomat to reach 2,000 in a career. The senior is three rushing touchdowns away from tying Ted D'Amico '75 for the second most rushing touchdown in school history at 21. Kaschak is also a threat out of the backfield. He was third on the team with 57 receptions and 475 yards in 2010 and ranks in the top ten in receptions at F&M.

Sophomore Frank Strumolo will battle with four freshmen for playing time in the backfield. Dominick Hezekiah, Scott LaValva, Lamont Jackson and Mark Casalebring speed and versatility to the table.

"The biggest question this season is at wide receiver and tight end," said Troxell.  "That doesn't mean we do not have guys who can compete or perform, I just think it's the position where we lost a lot of productivity."

Three of Harrison's top four targets are gone with Jay Ridinger and Michael Deutch graduating. The pair accounted for 141 receptions and 1,432 yards last season.

"Wide receiver will be the biggest battle in camp," says Troxell.

Tim Muller and Alan Williams, a converted tailback, are the likely favorites at the slot position. Colton Weaver should challenge for a spot on the two-deep as well. A handful of sophomores and two freshmen will look to get their feet wet come mid-August.  

Brian Kelly and Joe Goggin will be tasked with replacing Deutch at tight end. Kelly hauled in nine passes last season while Goggin was used primarily for his run blocking skills. Freshman Andrew Martinez should also contribute.

Troxell is excited about the potential of the offensive line this season.   

"In terms of talent, size and ability, this line has the potential to be one of the better groups since I've been here."

Three starters return up front this season. Nick Tucciarone returns at center, flanked by Nick Gerace and Sami Caygoz. Gerace earned All-CC second team honors a year ago.  The group helped clear the way for 323 points and 1,046 yards on the ground. Conner Spellman, Sam Wojciechowski and Sam Dickinson will compete for the two open spots.

The biggest question a year ago on defense is the Diplomats strength this season. F&M returns all four starters in the secondary, highlighted by All-CC second teamer Kurt Rogers who will anchor the defensive backfield. Rogers broke up seven passes and his 37 solo stops were fifth on the team in 2010. He is joined by fellow returning starter Phil Barbieri. Barbieri had a team-best four picks with 51 total tackles. Chris DeStefano saw time last season and will provide depth this year.

Ty Savastio and Jonathan Struss return at the corners. Savastio, a two-year starter, had six pass break-ups and two picks, while Struss brings two years of experience and a team-high eight pass breakups to the table. Scott Williams, Aaron Fant and Jordan Blair will compete at the cornerback position and could see some meaningful time.

"I feel pretty confident going into this year that teams will have a hard time throwing the ball on us," said Troxell.

What really gets the staff excited this season is the defensive line.

"We should have one of the better defensive lines in the league this year," Troxell says.

F&M returns the most dominant defensive end in the conference with two-year starter C.T. Marsh.  Marsh made his first All-CC appearance a year ago. The senior recorded at least a half sack in each of F&M's final nine games of the regular season, and finished the year with 11 total. Marsh was second on the team in tackles with 57 stops, including 40 solo tackles. His 21 tackles for a loss were the best on the team. He also broke up a pass, forced and recovered a fumble and blocked two kicks. Marsh earned preseason All-American status from D3 Classic.

Kenny Provost returns at nose guard for the third straight year. Provost proved to be a hard man to block with 28 tackles, seven for a loss, last season. There is an abundance of depth at the other end position. John Gandolfo, Mark Palmer, Chad Tothero, Lou Chubinishvili, Jordan Studevan and Kyle Wengerter will all battle for the open spot. All five guys will have a chance to start, while the others will provide the line with the fresh legs its needs to be successful.

Adding to the excitement on the defensive side of the ball is the fact that F&M returns three starters at the linebacker positions.

Returning in the middle are Sam Massaro and Nick Barbieri.  Massaro, an All-CC first team selection, had a team-high 95 tackles, including 52 solo stops. Three of his seven tackles for losses were sacks. He intercepted three passes, all against Susquehanna, broke up a pair, forced two fumbles, recovered one, and blocked a kick.

Barbieri's 53 tackles were third on the team last season.  The sophomore had three tackles for a loss, one of which was a sack. John Stark, J.R. Recchia and Brian Low will help keep the middle fresh this year.

Three-year starter Don Wiezik returns at outside linebacker.  Wiezik had 53 tackles with 2.5 sacks. He will be joined by Troy Harrison on the short side of the field.Brendan Wengerter, a transfer from Layfette, and Mike Shin will be on the open side.

Junior Devin Hunter and sophomore Chris DeStefano return in the kicking game. Hunter averaged 37.2 yards a punt, placing five inside the 20. DeStefano was 6-for-6 on field-goal attempts, including the game-winner against McDaniel.  Chris Bennett will also battle for place kicking duties.

Struss and Williams shared kickoff return duties last year. Those two will be joined by freshmen Jordan Zachary, Paul McGann Aaron Fant and Jordan Blair. All four have great speed according to Troxell.

F&M was picked to finish fourth in the Centennial Conference preseason poll. It will be a tough road to travel early for F&M this season. The Diplomats opened up the season at No. 19 and reigning ODAC Champion Washington & Lee.  They will open the conference portion of their schedule against two of the top three teams from 2010, Muhlenberg and Ursinus.

All home football games will be broadcasted live for free on Stretch Internet, F&M's broadband partner on the web.