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The Scarlet Knights Message To The Big Ten, Don't Count Us Out! …(RH)…… 2023
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September 3, 2023
RUTGERS GETS THINGS STARTED OUT ON THE RIGHT FOOT WINNING THEIR BIG 10 OPENER AT HOME
RUTGERS 24……………………………NORTHWESTERN 7
Ybsports Staff Commentary,
Rutgers University keeps us guessing as to which ‘Big Energy” days are more in the offing than not! On Saturday, the Scarlet Knights went on a rampage and jumped all over a disheveled Wildcat team in their Big Ten opener. Playing as if they had something to prove, Rutgers moved the ball at will on occasion as the Cats played their first game after a serious hazing incident that cost Head Coach Fitzgerald his job. Unveiling a stifling defense, the opportunistic Knights shutout the visitors allowing the only score with just 20 seconds left to play
Ybsports Staff Image,
The Scarlet Knights Football Team runs through a smoke cloud behind the Rutgers cheering squad.
Rutger's QB Gavin Wimsatt #2 looks to split two Nortwestern defenders for some running room.
Rutger's Deion Jennings #17, covers a Northwestern Tight End preventing a pass completion in the 2nd qtr.
Rutgers games are almost always a sellout on game day and being a BIG 10 member hypes fans interest.
A Northwestern player downs a punt just inside the Rutgers one yard line in the second quarter in Piscataway.
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September 23, 2023
Leopard Nation Can Be Thankful For One Thing...Coach Troxell! …(RH)…… 2023
THE LEOPARDS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE AS THEY MOVE TO 3-1 IN PREP FOR PATRIOT LEAGUE PLAY
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE 28……………………………MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY 20
College Hill, Easton, Pa.…………………… Fisher Stadium
Ybsports Staff Commentary,
Lafayette College won a grind it out gut it out clash with Monmouth University on Saturday afternoon in a downpour at Fisher Stadium.The Leopards led the visitors 21-14 at the end of three quarters, but extended that lead to and doubled that margin by 14 points to take a 28-14 lead. Monmouth had their chances throughout the fourth quarter, but was unable to capitalize on them. The Leopards move to 3-1, and under second year Head Coach John Troxell, are going to be a tough out this season.
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Lafayette Quarterback Dean DeNobile awaits the ball as Monmouth's defensive corner reacts.
Lafayette's Chris Carasia #19, grabs a touchdown in front of Monmouth defensive back Israel Clark-White
Monmouth's Kyrik Mason #71, reaches for a fumbled ball deep in Lafayette's end of the field.
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September 30, 2023
Lafayette Catches Bucknell in Its' trap, Moves To 4-1 …(RH)…… 2023
THE LEOPARDS CONTINUE THEIR PRECISION PLAY AGAINST THE BISON
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE 56……………………………BUCKN BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY 22
College Hill, Easton, Pa.…………………… Fisher Stadium
Ybsports Staff Commentary,
Generally a contender for a playoff spot in the competitive Patriot League, the Bucknell Bison's Football Team appears to be struggling early in the seasoon. It is surprising to me to see the Lewisburg school sporting a 1-3 won-lost record at this stanza in their campaign. But you know what isn't a surprise to me , Lafayette College has jumped out to a 4-1 record and is without a doubt the Leopards are going to be one tough out this season. Considering the Pards' went through a chainsaw of opponents a year ago no thanks to it's outgoing coach, that scheduling gave them no other option but to sink or swim. And swim they did as the Leopards played tough in every single game they lined up with and that includes a [owerful Wm ( Mary club that featured some top Division I talent. And for their no quit approach through a meat grinder of a schedule, their reward is a sparkling 4 and one slate and the nod, at least from my perspective, as the shoo in to win the Patriot League title.
People ask, is Lafayette College good at football? My answer to that is yes, and I would attribute most of their success to one name...Troxell. Athletic Director Sherrita Williams has done a marvelous job up on 'The Hill' and one of her best acquisitions has been the services of Head Coach John Troxell In case you're wondering what is the significance of that name, the answer to that can be found in the hallowed chapters of Phillipsburg High School's sports lore. Simply put, they are winners and all of Leopard Nation is happier because of it. It's no wonder Coach Troxell is so well grounded in his approach to the X's and O's and you would only need to look no further than his parents. Having sought out the pair during Coach John's inaugural start at Fisher Stadium, I wanted to sit next to them and take in their admiration of their son being given such an enormous responsibility of returning the Lafayette Football program to prominence. During those first three games and talking with the patriach and Matriarch of the Troxell family, I was humbled and reminded of how fortunate the Troxell kids were to have grown up under the guidance of these two near perfect people. And if things continue going in the same direction as it has this season, Coach Troxell and the Leopards will have a lot to cheer about in the coming years.
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Lafayette College QB Dean DiNoble tries to get around Bucknell's Tyson Alder for a short gain.
Lafayette College punt returner Gabe DuBois gets caught from behind by the Bison's Brad Jamison.
Bucknell Offensive lineman Casy Stephenson $74 sets up to block out any defender coming his way.
Lafayette's Dean DiNobile gets wrapped up by a slew of Bucknell tacklers trying to scramble for yardage.
Bucknell return man Ethan Robinson gets confronted by a Lafayette defender late in the fourth quarter.
Delaware Valley College has built an impressive reputation in Division III College Football. Yesterday Alvernia University found out how just how good the Aggies are as the visiting team from Doylestown, Pa. turned in a sub par performance, yet they managed to hold off the game Golden Wolves Big Energy. In a steady rainfall the Aggies running game prevailed and carried the team to a well fought win. Alvernia trailed the Aggies by just seven points at the half, but Del Val tacked on two touchdowns near the end of the third quarter to take a commanding lead. In fact at the five minute mark of that quarter, the visitors still held onto a 7-0 lead. Three minutes later the scoreboard read DelVal 21, and Alvernia 12.The 24th ranked Aggies would add one more touchdown in the fourth to make the final score 28-12 and move to 4-1 on the season.
...................................WEEK 5....................................
October 06, 2023
Albright Football Is No Match for Stevenson Offense …(RH)…… 2023
RAIN IS THE ENEMY AS MISTAKES BECOME COSTLY FOR THE READING COLLEGE
STEVENSON U. MUSTANGS 38……………………………BUCKN ALBRIGHT COLLEGE LIONS 0
East Reading, Pa.…………………… Eugene Shirk Stadium
Ybsports Staff Commentary,,
Albright Lions (0-5) Stevenson Mustangs- (4-1)
Stevenson University scored in every quarter of it's Division III MAC Conference game against Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. Under dreary and rainy skies, the only positive thing the Lions could do was keep the score respectable in the first two quarters. Trailing by a 10-0 margin to start the third quarter, Albright allowed Stevenson's two big weaponds Nyaire Wilson (134) yards running and Elijah Marquez, (116) yards passing to start producing. The result was one sided win for the visiting Mustangs from Stevenson. Albright's dual threat Quarterback Isaiah Shockley, the senior, managed only (39) yards in the air and just (23) yards on the ground running the football. Stevenson improved their record to 4-1 to keep pace with powerful Delaware Valley College, and Albright was left seeking their first win of the year.
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Stevenson University QB Nyaire Wilson is chased out of the pocket by Albright's Javontae Wayman.
Mehki Nixon of Albright and Stevenson's Tyson Blkaeney get tangled up in the corner of the left endzone.
Stevenson running back Maurice Hammond, with ball, is tackeld by Albright's KJ Stewart (right) and Nichola Kline.
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It's Pretty Clear These Two Don't Like Each Other …(RH)…… 2023
RAIN, PENALTIES AND MISTAKES BECOME COSTLY FOR THE READING COLLEGE
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY 12……………………………BUCKN DEL VAL COLLEGE 28
West Reading, Pa.…………………… Alvernia Stadium
Ybsports Staff Commentary,,
DelVal Aggies (4-1) Alvernia Golden Wolves- (0-5)
Delaware Valley College has built an impressive reputation in Division III College Football. Yesterday Alvernia University found out how just how good the Aggies are as the visiting team from Doylestown, Pa. turned in a sub par performance, yet they managed to hold off the game Golden Wolves Big Energy. In a steady rainfall the Aggies running game prevailed and carried the team to a well fought win. Alvernia trailed the Aggies by just seven points at the half, but Del Val tacked on two touchdowns near the end of the third quarter to take a commanding lead. In fact at the five minute mark of that quarter, the visitors still held onto a 7-0 lead. Three minutes later the scoreboard read DelVal 21, and Alvernia 12.The 24th ranked Aggies would add one more touchdown in the fourth to make the final score 28-12 and move to 4-1 on the season.
Ybsports Staff Images,
Del Val's AJ Snowden #65 and team mate Vincent Pelligrini #60 push on the pile of players in 4th qtr.
Doylestown's and CB West star Jack Fallon runs hard up the middle against a stiff Alvernia defense.
Delaware Valley QB Louis Barrios IV, gets ready to shake an Alvernia would be tackler for a short gain.
Quarterback Barrios leaps over his own team mate in an attempt to avoid Alvernia's Jason Beckford at left.
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