Denison Week!
Throughout this week I will post information and articles leading up to this week's home game with Denison.
The following information is taken from D3Football.com's Kickoff 2006 Season Preview:
Denison Big Red
Last time not in playoffs: 2005
Last year: 5-5, 3-4 NCAC
Last conference title: 1986
Wins increase/decrease: Minus-1
Preseason ranking: 137 of 234
Head coach: Nick Fletcher, seventh season, 20-40, 47-62 overall
Starters returning: 14 (seven offense, seven defense, zero special teams)
Position battle to watch: Tight end. All-region pick Frank Roe has graduated, leaving a big vacancy in Denison’s pro-style offense.
Pressure is on: Running back Fred Lee. With a new starting quarterback taking over, Lee will be the focal point of opposing defenses this season.
Where did he come from? Cornerback Andrew Terlecky. In his first year as a starter, Terlecky picked off a team-leading five passes.
Their season will be defined by: How they play on the road. In 2005, Denison went 5-0 at home, 0-5 on the road.
Predicted record: 4-6, 3-4
Capsule: After struggling during the early portion of this decade, Denison has surged into the NCAC mix over the last two years. Narrow road losses at Ohio Wesleyan and Kenyon kept Denison from a second straight winning season. Denison returns seven starters on each side of the ball, including three members of a ball-hawking secondary that recorded 22 interceptions last year. Cornerback Andrew Terlecky picked off five passes and is joined by starting safeties Derek Fry and Jason Wright. Linebackers Ike Akusoba, Craig Dix and Jim Minor are all back, also. Denison forced 30 turnovers last year but also allowed 383 yards and 26 points per game. Proliflic quarterback Larry Cappetto graduated, as did his top two targets, tight end Frank Roe and wide receiver Matt Petersen. The returning quarterbacks on the roster combined to throw one pass last year. Senior Dan Kreer, sophomore Jordan Linck and sophomore Brian Herbe will compete in a three-way derby. With some question marks in the passing game, at least for now, hard-charging running back Fred Lee will have an even greater role in the Big Red offense. Lee ran for 818 yards and seven touchdowns in 2005. Lee will benefit from the return of four starting offensive linemen, including senior tackle Pat Downs, an All-NCAC pick last year. The Big Red will benefit from a conference schedule that does not include either Wooster or Wittenberg. Denison also gets to host Allegheny, Ohio Wesleyan, Kenyon and Wabash. If the Big Red defense can continue to force turnovers and Lee doesn’t have to run against nine-man fronts, Denison’s climb toward the NCAC’s upper echelon will very likely continue.
The following information is taken from D3Football.com's Kickoff 2006 Season Preview:
Denison Big Red
Last time not in playoffs: 2005
Last year: 5-5, 3-4 NCAC
Last conference title: 1986
Wins increase/decrease: Minus-1
Preseason ranking: 137 of 234
Head coach: Nick Fletcher, seventh season, 20-40, 47-62 overall
Starters returning: 14 (seven offense, seven defense, zero special teams)
Position battle to watch: Tight end. All-region pick Frank Roe has graduated, leaving a big vacancy in Denison’s pro-style offense.
Pressure is on: Running back Fred Lee. With a new starting quarterback taking over, Lee will be the focal point of opposing defenses this season.
Where did he come from? Cornerback Andrew Terlecky. In his first year as a starter, Terlecky picked off a team-leading five passes.
Their season will be defined by: How they play on the road. In 2005, Denison went 5-0 at home, 0-5 on the road.
Predicted record: 4-6, 3-4
Capsule: After struggling during the early portion of this decade, Denison has surged into the NCAC mix over the last two years. Narrow road losses at Ohio Wesleyan and Kenyon kept Denison from a second straight winning season. Denison returns seven starters on each side of the ball, including three members of a ball-hawking secondary that recorded 22 interceptions last year. Cornerback Andrew Terlecky picked off five passes and is joined by starting safeties Derek Fry and Jason Wright. Linebackers Ike Akusoba, Craig Dix and Jim Minor are all back, also. Denison forced 30 turnovers last year but also allowed 383 yards and 26 points per game. Proliflic quarterback Larry Cappetto graduated, as did his top two targets, tight end Frank Roe and wide receiver Matt Petersen. The returning quarterbacks on the roster combined to throw one pass last year. Senior Dan Kreer, sophomore Jordan Linck and sophomore Brian Herbe will compete in a three-way derby. With some question marks in the passing game, at least for now, hard-charging running back Fred Lee will have an even greater role in the Big Red offense. Lee ran for 818 yards and seven touchdowns in 2005. Lee will benefit from the return of four starting offensive linemen, including senior tackle Pat Downs, an All-NCAC pick last year. The Big Red will benefit from a conference schedule that does not include either Wooster or Wittenberg. Denison also gets to host Allegheny, Ohio Wesleyan, Kenyon and Wabash. If the Big Red defense can continue to force turnovers and Lee doesn’t have to run against nine-man fronts, Denison’s climb toward the NCAC’s upper echelon will very likely continue.
posted by Pat McConnell | 6:24 AM
3 Comments:
Did anybody get the JV score against Frostburg St. on Mon.?
Did any Bullet fans get the score of the JV game Mon.with Frostburg St.?
42-35 JV wins There was a photographer there too where can i get a hold of the pictures?
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