Bullets, Blue Jays Set to Clash in Homecoming Duel
The following Homecoming Game preview is taken from the Gettysburg College Website:
Bullets, Blue Jays Set to Clash in Homecoming Duel
Complete Game Notes (PDF)
Conference Opener
Saturday’s game marks the start of a new season of sorts for both Gettysburg (0-2) and Johns Hopkins (2-0), as the two squads play their Centennial Conference opener this afternoon. Gettysburg has captured two of its last three conference openers, including a 41-10 victory at Johns Hopkins last season and a 20-17 win over McDaniel in 2005. The Blue Jays are seeking their first win in a conference opener since 2005, when they defeated Dickinson 35-14.
Game Coverage
A live webcast of Saturday's game, with Josh Scheinblum '10 calling the action, is available on a pay-per-view basis at http://www.gettysburgsports.com/member/bridge.asp?url=/member/aa_signup.aspx.
Welcome Home!
Gettysburg is holding its Homecoming festivities this weekend, and at halftime of Saturday’s game, the newest members of College’s Hall of Athletic Honor will be recognized before they are officially inducted later in the evening. The 2008 HOAH class will consist of Frieda Behrens Wyant ’95 (cross country, track & field), Jason Dell ’95 (wrestling), Jacquie Gatti Truluck ’94 (women’s basketball, softball), Stan Gray ’77 (baseball, football), and Jack Hathaway ’59 (men’s basketball, men’s soccer).
Series Notes
Gettysburg leads Johns Hopkins 20-13-2 in the all-time series that dates back to 1911. The Bullets have won each of the last two meetings following an 11-game winning streak by the Blue Jays from 1995-2005. Prior to that, Gettysburg had won 16 of the 17 meetings from 1949-94.
Home, Sweet Home
Gettysburg has enjoyed outstanding success at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium in recent history, winning 11 of their last 14 games at home. The Bullets were 3-2 on their home turf last season after going 5-0 in 2006 and 4-1 in 2005.
Last Time Out
Gettysburg piled up 475 yards of total offense, including 260 on the ground, but came up short in a 45-40 loss to Hampden-Sydney in the Bullets home opener last Saturday. Gettysburg trailed by as much as 12 late in the game but cut it to five following a 1-yard touchdown run from senior tailback Nick McConnell with 1:35 left. But the Tigers smothered the ensuing on-side kick to seal their victory. Sophomore tailback Jamel Mutunga led Gettysburg’s rushing attack, tying a career-high with 114 yards and one touchdown in his second collegiate start. The Bullets also received a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown by sophomore cornerback John Dickerson and a 22-yard touchdown pass from sophomore holder Billy Giannone to junior tight end A.J. Perrotti on a faked field goal.
Johns Hopkins is coming off a thrilling 39-31 triple-overtime victory at Randolph-Macon a week ago. Junior running back Andrew Case scored on a 3-yard run on the Blue Jays third overtime possession, and Hopkins was forced to go for two per the NCAA two-point conversion rule in the third OT. Freshman quarterback Hewitt Tomlin then found sophomore tight end Brian Hopkins for the conversion pass. Sophomore safety Mike Mahon sealed the Blue Jays victory when he intercepted a pass in the end zone on Randolph-Macon’s ensuing possession. Tomlin finished the day with 195 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions on 19-of-39 passing while Kase totaled 95 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries. Hopkins fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter but got back into it with a 21-0 run over the second and third quarters.
Last Season’s Game
Gettysburg raced out to a 28-0 lead and never looked back, defeating Johns Hopkins University 41-10 on a Friday night in Baltimore. Tailback Tom Sturges ’08 rushed for 148 yards on 31 carries while quarterback Matt Flynn ran for a career-high 119 yards and two touchdowns on just eight attempts, marking the first time a Gettysburg quarterback rushed for 100 yards in four years. Flynn also completed 7 of 14 passes for 128 yards and an additional touchdown. Gettysburg held a 461-224 advantage in total yards and held the Blue Jays to 74 yards on the ground. Running back Phil Roberts led Johns Hopkins with 64 yards on 14 carries.
Rule Changes
The NCAA has instituted two clock rule changes this year. The play clock will now start at 40 seconds from the moment the previous play is blown dead; however, a 25-second clock will be used if play is stopped for an administrative purpose, such as after a timeout or at the start of a quarter. Also changing is the start of the game clock after out-of-bounds plays - the game clock will now start when the ball is marked ready for play, not when it’s snapped (except in the final two minutes of play). Other rule changes this season include banning horsecollar tackles, the elimination of the five-yard facemask penalty, and the elimination of the sideline warning (it’s now a five-yard penalty with no warning). Finally, the penalty for a kick-off out of bounds has been changed to give the receiving team the ball 30 yards from the spot of the kick-off.
Scouting Gettysburg
The Bullets, who have led the Centennial Conference in numerous offensive categories in recent years, have flexed their muscle again in the early going this season, ranking third in conference in both total offense (399.5 ypg) and rushing offense (198.0 ypg). Sophomore Jamel Mutunga has led the Bullets ground game, averaging 74.5 yards per game while senior Nick McConnell has posted 62.5 yards per outing. Both players are averaging over 4.5 yards per carry. Flynn, who has thrown for 334 yards on 25-of-50 passing, has connected with seven different receivers this season, and junior wing Ricky Manigat leads the way with 74 yards on seven catches. The Bullets have also received solid play from their punters, as sophomore Brian Betley and freshman Rob Pennella have combined to average a Centennial Conference-leading 38.7 yards per punt. Freshman safety Joe Delaney leads Gettysburg’s defense with 19 tackles while junior linebacker Tim Widdoes has recorded 18 stops.
Gettysburg is coached by Barry Streeter, who is the all-time winningest coach in Centennial Conference history with 80 victories in league play. With an overall career record of 147-144-5, he is also Gettysburg's all-time winningest coach and is 10th among active coaches by victories in Division III.
Scouting Johns Hopkins
The Blue Jays are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2005. In their season opener, the Jays defeated St. Lawrence 34-3 in Baltimore. Despite yielding a 641-447 advantage in total yards, Hopkins has outscored its opponents 73-34, thanks in large part to their Centennial Conference-leading +6 turnover margin. The Blue Jay defense has accounted for nine forced fumbles and six interceptions and have turned four turnovers into touchdowns. Senior safety Chris Baldwin, who leads the team with 22 tackles, has accounted for three of those touchdowns, scoring on both of his interceptions and his only fumble recovery. Junior running back Andrew Case has scored Hopkins only two rushing touchdowns and is averaging 80.5 yards rushing per game while four different players have caught the Blue Jays four touchdown passes. Sophomore kicker Alex Lachman has been perfect thus far, going 8-for-8 on PATs and making his only field goal attempt.
Johns Hopkins is coached by Jim Margraff, who is 113-69-3 in his 19th season at the helm. He is the third-winningest coach in Centennial Conference history with a 72-47-2 mark in league games.
Next Week
Gettysburg returns to action next Saturday, when it pays a visit to defending Centennial Conference champion Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. Kickoff is set for 1:00.
Bullets, Blue Jays Set to Clash in Homecoming Duel
Complete Game Notes (PDF)
Conference Opener
Saturday’s game marks the start of a new season of sorts for both Gettysburg (0-2) and Johns Hopkins (2-0), as the two squads play their Centennial Conference opener this afternoon. Gettysburg has captured two of its last three conference openers, including a 41-10 victory at Johns Hopkins last season and a 20-17 win over McDaniel in 2005. The Blue Jays are seeking their first win in a conference opener since 2005, when they defeated Dickinson 35-14.
Game Coverage
A live webcast of Saturday's game, with Josh Scheinblum '10 calling the action, is available on a pay-per-view basis at http://www.gettysburgsports.com/member/bridge.asp?url=/member/aa_signup.aspx.
Welcome Home!
Gettysburg is holding its Homecoming festivities this weekend, and at halftime of Saturday’s game, the newest members of College’s Hall of Athletic Honor will be recognized before they are officially inducted later in the evening. The 2008 HOAH class will consist of Frieda Behrens Wyant ’95 (cross country, track & field), Jason Dell ’95 (wrestling), Jacquie Gatti Truluck ’94 (women’s basketball, softball), Stan Gray ’77 (baseball, football), and Jack Hathaway ’59 (men’s basketball, men’s soccer).
Series Notes
Gettysburg leads Johns Hopkins 20-13-2 in the all-time series that dates back to 1911. The Bullets have won each of the last two meetings following an 11-game winning streak by the Blue Jays from 1995-2005. Prior to that, Gettysburg had won 16 of the 17 meetings from 1949-94.
Home, Sweet Home
Gettysburg has enjoyed outstanding success at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium in recent history, winning 11 of their last 14 games at home. The Bullets were 3-2 on their home turf last season after going 5-0 in 2006 and 4-1 in 2005.
Last Time Out
Gettysburg piled up 475 yards of total offense, including 260 on the ground, but came up short in a 45-40 loss to Hampden-Sydney in the Bullets home opener last Saturday. Gettysburg trailed by as much as 12 late in the game but cut it to five following a 1-yard touchdown run from senior tailback Nick McConnell with 1:35 left. But the Tigers smothered the ensuing on-side kick to seal their victory. Sophomore tailback Jamel Mutunga led Gettysburg’s rushing attack, tying a career-high with 114 yards and one touchdown in his second collegiate start. The Bullets also received a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown by sophomore cornerback John Dickerson and a 22-yard touchdown pass from sophomore holder Billy Giannone to junior tight end A.J. Perrotti on a faked field goal.
Johns Hopkins is coming off a thrilling 39-31 triple-overtime victory at Randolph-Macon a week ago. Junior running back Andrew Case scored on a 3-yard run on the Blue Jays third overtime possession, and Hopkins was forced to go for two per the NCAA two-point conversion rule in the third OT. Freshman quarterback Hewitt Tomlin then found sophomore tight end Brian Hopkins for the conversion pass. Sophomore safety Mike Mahon sealed the Blue Jays victory when he intercepted a pass in the end zone on Randolph-Macon’s ensuing possession. Tomlin finished the day with 195 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions on 19-of-39 passing while Kase totaled 95 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries. Hopkins fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter but got back into it with a 21-0 run over the second and third quarters.
Last Season’s Game
Gettysburg raced out to a 28-0 lead and never looked back, defeating Johns Hopkins University 41-10 on a Friday night in Baltimore. Tailback Tom Sturges ’08 rushed for 148 yards on 31 carries while quarterback Matt Flynn ran for a career-high 119 yards and two touchdowns on just eight attempts, marking the first time a Gettysburg quarterback rushed for 100 yards in four years. Flynn also completed 7 of 14 passes for 128 yards and an additional touchdown. Gettysburg held a 461-224 advantage in total yards and held the Blue Jays to 74 yards on the ground. Running back Phil Roberts led Johns Hopkins with 64 yards on 14 carries.
Rule Changes
The NCAA has instituted two clock rule changes this year. The play clock will now start at 40 seconds from the moment the previous play is blown dead; however, a 25-second clock will be used if play is stopped for an administrative purpose, such as after a timeout or at the start of a quarter. Also changing is the start of the game clock after out-of-bounds plays - the game clock will now start when the ball is marked ready for play, not when it’s snapped (except in the final two minutes of play). Other rule changes this season include banning horsecollar tackles, the elimination of the five-yard facemask penalty, and the elimination of the sideline warning (it’s now a five-yard penalty with no warning). Finally, the penalty for a kick-off out of bounds has been changed to give the receiving team the ball 30 yards from the spot of the kick-off.
Scouting Gettysburg
The Bullets, who have led the Centennial Conference in numerous offensive categories in recent years, have flexed their muscle again in the early going this season, ranking third in conference in both total offense (399.5 ypg) and rushing offense (198.0 ypg). Sophomore Jamel Mutunga has led the Bullets ground game, averaging 74.5 yards per game while senior Nick McConnell has posted 62.5 yards per outing. Both players are averaging over 4.5 yards per carry. Flynn, who has thrown for 334 yards on 25-of-50 passing, has connected with seven different receivers this season, and junior wing Ricky Manigat leads the way with 74 yards on seven catches. The Bullets have also received solid play from their punters, as sophomore Brian Betley and freshman Rob Pennella have combined to average a Centennial Conference-leading 38.7 yards per punt. Freshman safety Joe Delaney leads Gettysburg’s defense with 19 tackles while junior linebacker Tim Widdoes has recorded 18 stops.
Gettysburg is coached by Barry Streeter, who is the all-time winningest coach in Centennial Conference history with 80 victories in league play. With an overall career record of 147-144-5, he is also Gettysburg's all-time winningest coach and is 10th among active coaches by victories in Division III.
Scouting Johns Hopkins
The Blue Jays are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2005. In their season opener, the Jays defeated St. Lawrence 34-3 in Baltimore. Despite yielding a 641-447 advantage in total yards, Hopkins has outscored its opponents 73-34, thanks in large part to their Centennial Conference-leading +6 turnover margin. The Blue Jay defense has accounted for nine forced fumbles and six interceptions and have turned four turnovers into touchdowns. Senior safety Chris Baldwin, who leads the team with 22 tackles, has accounted for three of those touchdowns, scoring on both of his interceptions and his only fumble recovery. Junior running back Andrew Case has scored Hopkins only two rushing touchdowns and is averaging 80.5 yards rushing per game while four different players have caught the Blue Jays four touchdown passes. Sophomore kicker Alex Lachman has been perfect thus far, going 8-for-8 on PATs and making his only field goal attempt.
Johns Hopkins is coached by Jim Margraff, who is 113-69-3 in his 19th season at the helm. He is the third-winningest coach in Centennial Conference history with a 72-47-2 mark in league games.
Next Week
Gettysburg returns to action next Saturday, when it pays a visit to defending Centennial Conference champion Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. Kickoff is set for 1:00.
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