Football Kicks Off Season Saturday at Gettysburg
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Football Kicks Off Season Saturday at Gettysburg
This week's notes in PDF format
Lebanon Valley (0-0) at Gettysburg (0-0)1 p.m. - Musselman Stadium
Lebanon Valley gets set to kick off its 110th season of football this weekend, travelling to Gettysburg to take on the Bullets. The Flying Dutchmen will try to win back-to-back season openers for the first time since 1969 after they edged Gettysburg, 13-12, in last year’s debut.
On the RadioSaturday's game will have two LVC broadcasts. WMSS 91.1 will broadcast live and over the Internet at wmssfm.com, while LVC's student radio, WLVC, will webcast at wlvcradio.lvc.edu.
A Winning Attitude
Last year’s 6-4 record was the team’s first winning campaign in 14 years and was good for a fifth-place finish in the MAC. LVC closed on a tear, outscoring opponents 110-54 over the last two games. The Dutchmen narrowly missed out on participating in an ECAC bowl game.
The Lebanon Valley Offense
LVC finished second in the MAC last year in total offense (349.5 yards per game) and two key contributors to that statistic return. Wide receiver Adam Brossman, a Third-Team All-America last year, led the MAC in touchdowns (15) and was third nationally in receiving yardage (1,107). He closed the season with a record-setting performance against Albright, catching 14 passes for 337 yards (both school records) and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, tailback Charlie Parker ran for 700 yards as a freshman last year, including three 100-yard outings. Parker led the MAC in rushing, and is joined by Ryan Brennan, a proven tailback who turned in a 100-yard game against Gettysburg last year before moving full-time to fullback. The one major hole in offense for the Dutchmen to fill is at quarterback, thanks to the graduation of Dan Kelly ’07. Sophomore Patrick Weiss is on top of the preseason depth chart, with freshman Caleb Fick behind him. Weiss did not see game action last year.
The Lebanon Valley Defense
LVC returns an experienced group of defensive players, with eight starters coming back. Junior Brian Cottone, an All-MAC Second Team pick at linebacker, was second in the conference with 84 tackles (15.0 for loss) and two interceptions. Senior middle linebacker Terry Kaufman returns after his 66-tackle season, and sophomore Will Keylor is back after posting 56 stops as a freshman. Both of LVC’s safeties, senior Russell DeStefano and sophomore Jeff Ochoa, are back as well. Two of four starters are back on the line in senior tackle Kevin Krause and junior end Daryl Buck.
LVC vs. Gettysburg Series Notables
LVC is 4-29-1 all-time against Gettysburg, but has won two of the last three ... The Dutchmen only own two wins in 22 tries at Gettysburg, with the last coming in 1979 ... The two teams also played to a tie there, a scoreless draw in 1903 ... LVC has only played once before on Sept. 1, a 23-9 loss to Gettysburg in 2001 ... Sept. 1 is the earliest LVC has ever played a football game ... Jim Monos is 5-9 in season openers at LVC ... Monos is also 2-1 against Gettysburg, all in season openers.
Last Time Out
Lebanon Valley ended the season on a three-game winning streak, but no win was bigger for the program than its season-ending 55-33 defeat of Albright in Reading. The offensive showcase featured Adam Brossman’s record-breaking 14-catch, 337-yard performance, as well as Dan Kelly’s ’07 school-record 430 yards passing. Most important to LVC students was that the win gave them an extra day off from school before Thanksgiving break, upholding a long-standing tradition. The Dutchmen had not beaten Albright since 1994.
Last Year vs. the Bullets
Lebanon Valley took a rain-soaked drama-filled game over Gettysburg at Arnold Field, 13-12, in the season opener for both teams. Charlie Parker, playing his first collegiate game as a freshman, ran in for the 11-yard go-ahead touchdown with six minutes to go, and linebacker Brian Cottone blocked a potentially game-winning field goal with 1:49 left. Ryan Brennan ran for a game-high 105 yards and LVC’s other touchdown.
Scouting Gettysburg
The Bullets return two key cogs to the Centennial’s best offense from a year ago. Quarterback Matt Flynn, only a sophomore, threw for 1,546 yards last season, while senior running back Tom Sturges ran for 1,181 yards, his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. While the Bullets’ offense was a highlight last year, the defense was not quite there. Ranked last in the Centennial allowing 375.5 yards per game, the Bullets should be improved with a year of experience under their belts. Leading tackler Harold Barton, a linebacker, hit the century mark last year, and James Holubowich, who was second on the team with 83 stops, also return.
Brennan Nears 1,000 Yards Rushing
Senior fullback Ryan Brennan, with 971 yards rushing, is 29 yards shy of crossing 1,000 yard for his career.
LVC Picked Fifth in MAC Preseason Poll
Lebanon Valley has been selected to finish fifth in the MAC this season according to a preseason poll of the conference’s coaches. With 33 votes, LVC was just a single vote out of third place, which was held by Delaware Valley and King’s with 34 votes. Wilkes is the preseason favorite, followed by Widener.
WMSS Wins Award for LVC Coverage
Middletown radio station WMSS 91.1 FM has been recognized for its coverage of LVC football. In April, the station was awarded the “Best Coverage of a Sporting Event” honor from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters for its work covering the Flying Dutchmen’s 55-21 win over Moravian College in 2006. Broadcasters John Wilsbach and Brian Keyser were the announcers for the game while the studio producers included Rachel Silver, Bryce Goddard, and Kevin Royer.
Next Time Out
The Dutchmen will make their 2007 Arnold Field debut on Sept. 8 against Susquehanna at 1 p.m. LVC will renew a rivalry with their former conference-mates, with their first meeting since 2004.
Football Kicks Off Season Saturday at Gettysburg
This week's notes in PDF format
Lebanon Valley (0-0) at Gettysburg (0-0)1 p.m. - Musselman Stadium
Lebanon Valley gets set to kick off its 110th season of football this weekend, travelling to Gettysburg to take on the Bullets. The Flying Dutchmen will try to win back-to-back season openers for the first time since 1969 after they edged Gettysburg, 13-12, in last year’s debut.
On the RadioSaturday's game will have two LVC broadcasts. WMSS 91.1 will broadcast live and over the Internet at wmssfm.com, while LVC's student radio, WLVC, will webcast at wlvcradio.lvc.edu.
A Winning Attitude
Last year’s 6-4 record was the team’s first winning campaign in 14 years and was good for a fifth-place finish in the MAC. LVC closed on a tear, outscoring opponents 110-54 over the last two games. The Dutchmen narrowly missed out on participating in an ECAC bowl game.
The Lebanon Valley Offense
LVC finished second in the MAC last year in total offense (349.5 yards per game) and two key contributors to that statistic return. Wide receiver Adam Brossman, a Third-Team All-America last year, led the MAC in touchdowns (15) and was third nationally in receiving yardage (1,107). He closed the season with a record-setting performance against Albright, catching 14 passes for 337 yards (both school records) and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, tailback Charlie Parker ran for 700 yards as a freshman last year, including three 100-yard outings. Parker led the MAC in rushing, and is joined by Ryan Brennan, a proven tailback who turned in a 100-yard game against Gettysburg last year before moving full-time to fullback. The one major hole in offense for the Dutchmen to fill is at quarterback, thanks to the graduation of Dan Kelly ’07. Sophomore Patrick Weiss is on top of the preseason depth chart, with freshman Caleb Fick behind him. Weiss did not see game action last year.
The Lebanon Valley Defense
LVC returns an experienced group of defensive players, with eight starters coming back. Junior Brian Cottone, an All-MAC Second Team pick at linebacker, was second in the conference with 84 tackles (15.0 for loss) and two interceptions. Senior middle linebacker Terry Kaufman returns after his 66-tackle season, and sophomore Will Keylor is back after posting 56 stops as a freshman. Both of LVC’s safeties, senior Russell DeStefano and sophomore Jeff Ochoa, are back as well. Two of four starters are back on the line in senior tackle Kevin Krause and junior end Daryl Buck.
LVC vs. Gettysburg Series Notables
LVC is 4-29-1 all-time against Gettysburg, but has won two of the last three ... The Dutchmen only own two wins in 22 tries at Gettysburg, with the last coming in 1979 ... The two teams also played to a tie there, a scoreless draw in 1903 ... LVC has only played once before on Sept. 1, a 23-9 loss to Gettysburg in 2001 ... Sept. 1 is the earliest LVC has ever played a football game ... Jim Monos is 5-9 in season openers at LVC ... Monos is also 2-1 against Gettysburg, all in season openers.
Last Time Out
Lebanon Valley ended the season on a three-game winning streak, but no win was bigger for the program than its season-ending 55-33 defeat of Albright in Reading. The offensive showcase featured Adam Brossman’s record-breaking 14-catch, 337-yard performance, as well as Dan Kelly’s ’07 school-record 430 yards passing. Most important to LVC students was that the win gave them an extra day off from school before Thanksgiving break, upholding a long-standing tradition. The Dutchmen had not beaten Albright since 1994.
Last Year vs. the Bullets
Lebanon Valley took a rain-soaked drama-filled game over Gettysburg at Arnold Field, 13-12, in the season opener for both teams. Charlie Parker, playing his first collegiate game as a freshman, ran in for the 11-yard go-ahead touchdown with six minutes to go, and linebacker Brian Cottone blocked a potentially game-winning field goal with 1:49 left. Ryan Brennan ran for a game-high 105 yards and LVC’s other touchdown.
Scouting Gettysburg
The Bullets return two key cogs to the Centennial’s best offense from a year ago. Quarterback Matt Flynn, only a sophomore, threw for 1,546 yards last season, while senior running back Tom Sturges ran for 1,181 yards, his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. While the Bullets’ offense was a highlight last year, the defense was not quite there. Ranked last in the Centennial allowing 375.5 yards per game, the Bullets should be improved with a year of experience under their belts. Leading tackler Harold Barton, a linebacker, hit the century mark last year, and James Holubowich, who was second on the team with 83 stops, also return.
Brennan Nears 1,000 Yards Rushing
Senior fullback Ryan Brennan, with 971 yards rushing, is 29 yards shy of crossing 1,000 yard for his career.
LVC Picked Fifth in MAC Preseason Poll
Lebanon Valley has been selected to finish fifth in the MAC this season according to a preseason poll of the conference’s coaches. With 33 votes, LVC was just a single vote out of third place, which was held by Delaware Valley and King’s with 34 votes. Wilkes is the preseason favorite, followed by Widener.
WMSS Wins Award for LVC Coverage
Middletown radio station WMSS 91.1 FM has been recognized for its coverage of LVC football. In April, the station was awarded the “Best Coverage of a Sporting Event” honor from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters for its work covering the Flying Dutchmen’s 55-21 win over Moravian College in 2006. Broadcasters John Wilsbach and Brian Keyser were the announcers for the game while the studio producers included Rachel Silver, Bryce Goddard, and Kevin Royer.
Next Time Out
The Dutchmen will make their 2007 Arnold Field debut on Sept. 8 against Susquehanna at 1 p.m. LVC will renew a rivalry with their former conference-mates, with their first meeting since 2004.
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