2012 Wilkes Football - Wilkes Athletics

2012 Wilkes Football 

Media Guide 

Table of Contents ........................................................ 1 

2012 Quick Facts ........................................................ 2 

About Wilkes University / Staff ................................ 3 

Head Coach Frank Sheptock .................................... 4 

Coaching Staff ............................................................. 5 

Schmidt Stadium ........................................................ 7 

The Middle Atlantic Conference ............................ 42 

2012 Colonels 

Roster ........................................................................... 8 

Returning Letterwinners ......................................... 10 

2011 Year in Review 

Statistics ..................................................................... 23 

Colonels History 

Career Records .......................................................... 27 

Individual Records ................................................... 28 

Single Season Top 10 ................................................ 29 

Team Records ............................................................ 30 

Postseason Awards ................................................... 31 

All-Time Coaching Records ................................... 36 

Year-by-Year Records ............................................... 37 

Credits 

This Wilkes publication was designed and created by 

the Sports Information Office. Copyright 2012. Wilkes 

University. This publication was designed and written 

by Sports Information Director Vince Scalzo. 

Photography by Warren Ruda. Some photos provided 

by Wilkes University. 

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General Information 

Name of School .................................. Wilkes University 

City/Zip .................................... Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 

Founded .....................................................................1933 

Enrollment ................................................................2,300 

Nickname ...........................................................Colonels 

School Colors ..........................................Navy and Gold 

Stadium ................................................Schmidt Stadium 

Capacity ....................................................................2,500 

Surface ................................................................FieldTurf 

Affiliations ........................................NCAA Division III 

Conference .............................................Middle Atlantic 

President ..........................................Dr. Patrick F. Leahy 

Athletics Director ..................................Addy Malatesta 

Athletic Department Phone ....................570-408-4020 

History 

First Year ....................................................................1946 

NCAA Playoff Record ................................................ 1-3 

Last Appearance ................. 2006, Second Round 

Result ...................................... L, 14-21 vs. Rowan 

ECAC Playoff Record ................................................. 3-4 

Last Appearance...............................................2010 

Result.....................................L 14-26 vs. Moravian 

Overall All-Time Record ............................... 293-294-8 

Sports Information 

Sports Information Director .....................Vince Scalzo 

Office Phone ..............................................570-408-4777 

Email Address .....................vincent.scalzo@wilkes.edu 

Fax ..............................................................570-408-4028 

Stadium Press Box Phone ........................................TBA 

Hotline .......................................................570-408-4778 

Website ........................................... www.gowilkesu.com 

SID Mailing Address ..................................Vince Scalzo 

.............................................Sports Information Director 

...............................................................Wilkes University 

................................................. 274 South Franklin Street 

.................................................... Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 

Coaching Staff 

Head Coach ............................................Frank Sheptock 

Alma Mater, Year .............................. Bloomsburg, 1986 

Record at School ..................................................... 98-70 

Career Record, Years .............................. 98-70, 16 years 

Football Office ...........................................570-714-4750 

Best time of day to reach coach ............... Through SID 

Assistant Coaches ............................................................. 

............. Matthew DiBernardo, Off. Line/Special Teams 

..............Harry Armstrong, Off. CoordinatorQuarterbacks 

..........................................Paul Jefferson, Running Backs 

............................................... Earl Chaptman, Defensive Backs 

.................................................................Joe Cefalo, Linebackers 

...................................................Michael Dunn, Defensive Line 

........................................... Chris Bantell, Wide Recievers 

............................................Bobby Rosenthal, Tight Ends 

...............................Matthew Bishop, Defensive Assistant 

Team Information 

Overall Record (2011) ................................................ 4-5 

Home ............................................................................ 2-2 

Away ............................................................................. 2-3 

Conference Record (Finish) ..........................4-4 (t-5th) 

Home ............................................................................ 2-2 

Away ............................................................................. 2-2 

Final Rankings .......................................................... N/A 

Base Offense .......................................................... Spread 

Base Defense ............................................................... 4-3 

Starters Returning/Lost ........................................... 18/4 

Offense ..........................................................................9/2 

Defense .........................................................................9/2 

Special Teams ...............................................................3/2 

Media Information 

For media credentials, photos, stories, statistics or to arrange 

an interview with a coach or student-athlete, contact Vince 

Scalzo, Sports Information Director. All members of the media 

are welcome to visit the Colonels’ home sporting events. 

If members of the media are interested in covering a Wilkes 

University game, please contact the Sports Information Office 

for assistance. 

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Addy Malatesta 

Director of 

Athletics 

Tom Dunsmuir 

Equipment and 

Facilities Director 

Carl Andrews 

Athletic Trainer 

Phil Wingert 

Associate Director 

of Athletics 

Vince Scalzo 

Sports Information 

Director 

Keith Klahold 

Strength Coach 

Wilkes University - Fast Facts 

Founded in 1933, Wilkes University is a private, co-ed, comprehensive 

institution.The university is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 

Wilkes-Barre is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, on the western 

edge of the Pocono Mountains Region. It is the county seat of Luzerne 

County and has a population of about 50,000 people. 

Our campus encompasses twenty seven acres and includes eight 

academic buildings, 20 residence halls, nine administrative buildings, 

the Eugene S. Farley Library, the Henry Student Center, Annette Evans 

Alumni and Faculty House, Sordoni Art Gallery, Burns Alumni Bell 

Tower and Carillon, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the 

Performing Arts, President’s Home, Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference 

Center (with the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Gymnasium), 

Ralston Field Athletic Sports Complex, Munson Fieldhouse, and the 

Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. 

Academically, our calendar includes two fifteen-week semesters, 

with optional sessions held during the summer and winter (January) 

breaks. Our Master’s in Creative Writing program follows a different 

calendar. 

Our enrollment includes about 2,300 full-time undergraduate 

students from 20 states and four foreign countries. 

90% of our faculty have earned their Ph.D. or highest degree; 15:1 

student:faculty ratio. 

Our average undergraduate class sizes are freshmen classes, 22 students; 

upper-level classes, 17 students; graduate classes, 15 students. 

Our library facilities include more than 220,000 volumes of books and 

bound journals; 1,100 current journals; 800,000 microforms. 

We have 16 National Honor Societies. 

More than 80% of students receive financial aid. 

More than 98% of freshmen receive aid. Merit and need-based aid is 

available. 

Honor Scholarships are available. They include our University, 

Presidential, Achievement, Transfer. 

Individual admissions decisions are based upon secondary-school or 

preparatory-school record, class rank, and results of the SAT/ACT examination. 

Interviews are not required but are highly recommended. 


Sheptock 

Year-by-Year 

1996 ...................... 8-3# 

1997 ........................ 5-5 

1998 ........................ 5-4 

1999 ...................... 7-4# 

2000 ...................... 5-6# 

2001 .........................4-6 

2002 ...................... 7-4# 

2003 ...................... 8-3# 

2004 ........................ 6-4 

2005 .....................8-3@ 

2006 ................11-1@% 

2007 ........................ 4-6 

2008 ........................ 4-6 

2009 ...................... 6-5# 

2010........................6-5# 

2011..........................4-5 

16 Years .............. 98-70 

(.583) 

# ECAC Playoffs 

@ NCAA Playoffs 

% MAC Champions 

Head Coach - Frank Sheptock 

Frank Sheptock begins his 17th year in 2012 as head coach after being named 

the seventh head coach in Wilkes football history in January of 1996. During his 

tenure on the Wilkes’ sidelines, he has led the Colonels to a 98-70 record, including 

nine post-season playoff berths. Over the past eight seasons, Sheptock has led 

Wilkes to a 57-38 record, highlighted by an 11-1 record in 2006. 

In 2006 Sheptock was named the MAC and AFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year 

after leading Wilkes to an 11-1 record, a conference title, and a berth in the NCAA 

Division III Championship. The 2005 season saw Sheptock guide the squad to an 

overall record of 8-3 and a berth in the NCAA Division III playoffs. For his efforts 

he was named the Middle Atlantic Conference’s Coach of the Year. 

The Colonels have also earned a berth in the ECAC Playoffs seven of the past 

sixteen seasons, including a 31-7 win over the United States Merchant Marine 

Academy in the 2002 South Atlantic title game. Wilkes also claimed an ECAC 

Southeast championship in 1999. 

Coming to Wilkes with former head man Joe DeMelfi in 1990, Sheptock was 

the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Colonels from 1992 to 

1995. During his tenure as defensive coordinator, Sheptock turned the Colonels into 

one of the top defensive teams in the Middle Atlantic Conference. 

Under Sheptock, who is a member of the American Football Coaches Association 

and served as chairperson of the MAC Football Games Committee, the Colonels 

have had 108 players named to the All-MAC teams, including 65 first team 

selections. Sheptock has also coached 34 All-ECAC honorees, including two players 

of the year, and four All-Americans. 

A graduate of Bloomsburg University with a degree in Business Administration/Accounting, 

Sheptock played linebacker under DeMelfi while a member of the 

Huskies football team. 

A member of the NCAA Division II Team of 

the Quarter Century (1973-97), Sheptock holds the 

school records for tackles in a career (537), single 

season (159) and single game (23), and career 

fumble recoveries (12). The four-time Pennsylvania 

State Athletic Conference (PSAC) first team pick 

helped Bloomsburg win the PSAC championship 

title and earn a berth in the NCAA Division II 

semifinals in 1985. 

Sheptock, a three-time All-American and 

All-East honoree for the Huskies, was inducted into 

the Bloomsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in October 

of 1997 and was inducted into the College Football 

Hall of Fame in July of 2007. 

Frank, his wife, Lisa, and daughters, Nicole and 

Kelly, reside in Berwick. 


Offensive Line / Special Teams Coordinator - Matt DiBernardo 

DiBernardo is entering his sixth year as a football coach at Wilkes, as well as his third 

tenure. He was the running backs coach for the Colonels in the 1994 season, assisting Wilkes 

to a 9-2 record as well as an ECAC Playoff victory over Stony Brook. 

In 2007 DiBernardo coached quarterbacks for Wilkes, and in 2008 he coached the offensive 

line. He will work with the offensive line as well as serve as the special teams coordinator 

for the Colonels in 2012. He was the head coach at Wyoming Seminary for seven years, 

and has coached at C.W. Post College, Hobart College, and Delaware Valley College. 

DiBernardo currently resides in Kingston with his wife Lindsay, and has two children, 

Jessica and Rocky. His daughter Jessica will be a sophomore at Wilkes this year. 

Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks - Harry Armstrong 

Armstrong enters his second season on the sidelines at Wilkes in 2012, working with 

the quarterbacks, while also serving as the offensive coordinator for the Colonels. 

Armstrong’s coaching experience is widespread at all levels, starting at his alma mater, 

Lafayette College, as an assistant defensive backs coach following graduation. From 

there, Armstrong served as the running backs coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

before moving onto John Hopkins University as the quarterbacks coach. He also has 

experience at the professional level having served as the quarterbacks and wide receivers 

coach for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers Arena Football team. 

Armstrong also served as head coach at Riverside high school. Originally from Taylor, 

PA, Armstrong is engaged to Christine Loyek. 

Running Backs - Paul Jefferson 

Jefferson enters his second season on the Colonels staff and will be responsible 

for the running backs. Jefferson is no stranger to the Wyoming Valley, growing up in 

Wilkes-Barre and playing at G.A.R. high school before accepting a full scholarship to 

Penn State. 

During his time in Happy Valley, Jefferson was nominated to the ESPN The Magazine 

Academic All-District Team and the Pro Football Weekly All-American Team as a 

senior. He was also selected to play in the North South Gridiron Classic All-Star game. 

Following graduation, he was invited to an NFL camp before playing in the Arena Football 

League. 

He also served as running backs, defensive ends, and special teams coach at G.A.R. 

in 2010 guiding the squad to its first District Championship in school history. 

Linebackers - Joe Cefalo 

Cefalo enters his first season on the Wilkes sidelines working extensively with the 

Colonel linebackers. 

Cefalo comes to Wilkes after a successful four-year playing career at Pennsylvania 

State Athletic Conference (PSAC) power West Chester University where he holds the 

school record for most games started. 

Cefalo was a four-time PSAC champion during his four-year stint while being named 

an All-Scholastic Collegiate Athlete in 2006 and 2007. Cefalo and his fellow senior class 

graduated as the winningest senior class in West Chester University football history. 

Following his playing stint at the University, Cefalo served as the assistant linebacker 

coach. He recently served as the varsity defensive coordinator at nearby Lake Lehman 

High School in the fall of 2010 and 2011. 


Defensive Backs - Earl Chaptman 

Chaptman is entering his second season as an assistant coach at Wilkes where he will 

work with the defensive backs. Prior to joining the staff at Wilkes, Chaptman coached 

the defensive backs at Bartram Trail high school in Jacksonville, Fla. 

Before beginning his coaching career, Chaptman was a three-year starter at cornerback 

at traditional ODAC power Bridgewater College in Virginia. While at Bridgewater, 

Chaptman won two ODAC championships and played in the NCAA playoffs twice. He 

was recognized as an All-ODAC performer during his junior and senior seasons, while 

also earning a spot on the VaSID All-State First Team. 

Originally from Baltimore, Chaptman currently resides in Wilkes-Barre. 

Wide Receivers - Chris Bantell 

Bantell enters his first season in 2012 coaching the wide receivers at Wilkes. 

Bantell comes to Wilkes after serving two years as an assistant coach at West Chester 

University working as the defensive backs coach with the Rams during the 2010 and 

2011 seasons. 

Prior to his time at West Chester, Bantell served as a graduate assistant at MAC foe 

Widener University where he worked extensively with the linebackers and defensive 

backs. He also gained experience in film and video editing, breakdown, and exchange. 

He graduated from West Chester with a degree in Professional Studies in 2009, before 

earning masters credits in Liberal Arts at Widener in 2010. 

Tight Ends / Offensive Line - Bobby Rosenthal 

Bobby Rosenthal joins the Colonels for his first season in 2012 where he will coach 

the tight ends and assist with the offensive line. 

A 2011 graduate of Wesleyan University with a degree in Economics, Rosenthal was 

a five-year starter on the offensive line while at Wesleyan. 

Rosenthal recently served as a graduate assistant at Endicott College where he 

coached the running backs and coordinated video. He spent time at Yale University serving 

as a volunteer assistant coach in the spring of 2011 working with the offensive line. 

Defensive Line - Michael Dunn 

Defensive Assistant - Matthew Bishop 


The Home of the Colonels - Schmidt Stadium (Ralston Athletic Complex) 


2012 Wilkes University Colonels 

No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School 

1 Tim Bousson Jr. WR 6-2 174 Shamokin, PA / Shamokin 

2 Patrick Ingulli Fr. RB 5-8 160 Hawley, PA / Wallenpaupack 

3 Tyler Thomas So. LB 6-1 193 Easton, PA / Easton 

4 Marcus Leaf Fr. DB 6-2 170 Reading, PA / Berks Catholic 

5 Omar Richardson So. DB 5-10 169 East Stroudsburg, PA / East Stroudsburg North 

6 Calvin Garvin Jr. RB 5-6 154 Philadelphia, PA / Roman Catholic 

7 Tyler Berntsen Jr. QB 6-4 239 Long Valley, NJ / West Morris Central 

8 Steve Oprendek So. WR 6-2 203 Chalfont, PA / Central Buck South 

9 Julian Anamege Fr. LB 6-1 195 East Stroudsburg, PA / East Stroudsburg North 

10 Alex George Jr. QB 6-2 221 York, PA / West York 

11 Ken McGotty Fr. QB 6-0 163 Edison, NJ / Edison 

12 Auxence Wogou Jr. RB 5-9 202 Hackettstown, NJ / Hackettstown 

13 Will Jones So. DB 6-2 180 Asbury Park, NJ / Asbury Park 

14 Chris Shuster So. DB 5-11 190 Wynnewood, PA / Archbishop Carroll 

15 Tyheed Jackson Fr. DB 5-9 155 Horsham, PA / Hatboro Horsham 

16 Tyler Schmitt Fr. WR 6-3 195 Gap, PA / Pequea Valley 

17 Nick Gray So. LB 6-0 213 Northampton, PA / Becca 

18 Justin Pellowski So. DB 5-10 165 Mt. Carmel, PA / Mt. Carmel 

19 Jonathon Conklin So. WR 5-9 160 Sussex, NJ / Vernon 

19* Pat Cook Fr. QB 6-0 175 Walnutport, PA / Northampton 

20 Jordan Fredo Jr. K 5-7 172 Williamsport, PA / Williamsport Area 

22 Payton Bachman Fr. WR 5-7 175 Orefield, PA / Northwestern Lehigh 

23 Matt Aportella Fr. WR 5-8 160 Glen Rock, NJ / Glen Rock 

24 Jared Hargis Fr. WR 5-10 180 Bridgewater,NJ / Bridgewater Raritan 

25 Michael Frendak RFr. DB 6-2 190 Warrington, PA / Archbishop Wood 

26 Matt Hill So. LB 6-1 202 Muncy, PA / Muncy 

27 Jared Powell Fr. DB 5-9 190 Easton, PA / Easton 

29 Andrew Regan So. RB 5-8 162 Boonton, NJ / Boonton 

30 Ryan Behrmann So. WR 5-11 195 Seven Valleys, PA / Dallastown 

31 Jake Sarson So. DB 6-0 179 Belvidere, NJ / Belvidere 

32 PJ Incremona Fr. RB 5-11 205 Wood Ridge, NJ / Wood Ridge 

33 Adrian Krall Fr. RB 5-8 175 Lebanon, PA / Lebanon 

33* Roger Legg Fr. DB 5-10 180 Whitehaven, PA / Crestwood 

34 Tate Moore-Jacobs Jr. LB 5-10 198 New Cumberland, PA / Cedar Cliff 

35 Zack Ross So. K/P 5-10 191 Merritt Island, FL / Valley School 

36 Paul Gaffney Jr. DB 6-2 185 Sparta, NJ / Sparta 

37 Matt Briskie So. DB 5-9 150 Moosic, PA / Riverside 

38 Jordan Mroczka So. DB 5-11 175 Mahanoy City, PA / Mahanoy Area 

39 Chris Ralda Fr. DB 5-8 170 Wood Ridge, NJ / Wood Ridge 

40 Jeff Mastrantuono Fr. DB 5-10 158 Waverly, NY / Waverly 

41 Ty Cunningham Fr. LB 5-10 195 Orefield, PA / Northwestern Lehigh 

42 DJ Shuttleworth Jr. LB 6-0 217 Leesport, PA / Schuylkill Valley 

43 Michael Paskas Fr. LB 5-8 185 Rutherford, NJ / Rutherford 

45 Joe Magnavita Fr. DL 5-10 221 Brooklyn, NY / Xaverian 

46 Nathan Bowden So. RB 5-10 192 Exeter, PA / Wyoming Area 

47 J.T. Keer So. DB 6-1 195 Lehighton, PA / Marian 

48 Joey Spies Fr. RB 5-11 210 Washington Twp, NJ / Westwood 

49 Jeremy Knosp Sr. LB 6-1 233 Manheim, PA / Manheim Central 

50 Justin Rowley Fr. DL 6-1 238 Chalfont, PA / Central Bucks West 


2012 Wilkes University Colonels 

No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School 

51 Nick Dawson So. LB 6-0 235 Montoursville, PA / Montoursville 

52 Tom Calabrese Jr. DL 6-2 227 Belvidere, NJ / Belvidere 

53 Joe Lane So. OL 6-1 283 Paterson, NJ / Paramus Catholic 

54 Joe Buffa Jr. OL 5-11 247 Wayne, NJ / Wayne Valley 

55 William Baker Jr. LB 6-0 201 Hackettstown, NJ / Hackettstown 

56 Jake Jardel Jr. OL 5-9 226 Cresco, PA / East Stroudsburg 

57 Dave Cinalli Sr. OL 5-10 266 Miami, FL / Archbishop Coleman Carrol 

58 Simon Tkach Sr. OL 6-1 263 Lehighton, PA / Lehighton 

59 Grant Rogers So. OL 5-9 230 Lewisburg, PA / Lewisburg 

60 David White Sr. DL 6-3 235 Mehoopany, PA / Tunkhannock 

61 FJ Costantino Fr. OL 5-11 241 Dallas, PA / Dallas 

62 Cliff Francis Fr. OL 6-0 252 Wilkes-Barre, PA / Coughlin 

63 Kyle Belle Fr. LB 5-9 175 North Plainfield, NJ /North Plainfield 

64 Brian Brune Fr. OL 5-11 220 Nazareth, PA / Nazareth 

65 Kyle Phillips Fr. OL 6-0 228 Larksville, PA / Wyoming Valley West 

66 Jose Santana So. OL 6-1 278 Hazleton, PA / Hazleton 

67 Nick Ciambrello So. OL 6-2 275 Newton, PA / Notre Dame 

68 Josh Haag Sr. OL 6-5 271 Center Valley, PA / Becca 

69 Michael Boures So. OL 6-0 310 Stewartsville, NJ / Becca 

70 Michael Litwak So. OL 6-3 258 Minersville, PA / Minersville 

71 Lucas Amarose Fr. OL 6-0 275 Atlas, PA / Mt. Carmel 

72 John Simon So. DL 6-1 284 Easton, PA / Wyoming Seminary 

73 Rob Beachy Fr. OL 6-0 238 Medford, NJ / Shawnee 

74 Ryan Asay Jr. OL 6-3 257 Chesterfield, NJ / Northern Burlington 

75 Erik Hothouse So. DL 6-1 248 Nazareth, PA / Nazareth 

76 Jeff Lee So. DL 5-11 263 Kings Park, NY / Kings Park 

77 Nick Kocman Fr. DL 6-1 254 Red Lion, PA / Red Lion 

78 Chris Grube Sr. OL 6-5 300 Orwigsburg, PA / Nativity B.V.M. 

79 Anthony Swain Jr. OL 6-4 253 Hunlock Creek, PA / Northwest Area 

80 Brandon Yaegel Fr. WR 6-2 190 Freehold,NJ / Howell 

81 Bryan Mellon Fr. P 6-2 165 Pottsville, PA / Nativity B.V.M. 

82 Drew Devitt So. TE 6-3 221 Sinking Spring, PA / Wilson 

84 Ryan Casey So. TE 6-3 193 Manasquan, NJ / Manasquan 

85 Carl Von Glahn Fr. TE 6-2 225 Hackettstown, NJ / Hackettstown 

86 Frank Bobo Fr. K 6-4 180 Southampton, NJ / Seneca 

87 Patrick Devine Fr. WR 6-4 185 Howell, NJ / Howell 

88 Dan Curry Jr. TE 6-0 232 Drexel Hill, PA / Cardinal O’Hara 

89 Louis Abramo Sr. TE 6-2 228 Somerset, NJ / Franklin 

90 Eric Allen Fr. DL 6-0 228 Marlton, NJ / Cherokee 

91 Jason Ugwu Fr. LB 6-1 220 Collegeville, PA / Perkiomen Valley 

92 Alexander Laubach Fr. LB 6-1 195 Central Columbia, PA / Bloomsburg 

93 James Messina RFr. LB 5-10 178 Warminster, PA / Archbishop Wood 

94 Brandon Petrouskie Fr. DL 6-2 220 Palmyra, PA / Palmyra 

95 Ryan Deeney Sr. DL 6-2 235 Milford, DE / Milford 

96 David Wilke Fr. DL 5-11 222 Nazareth, PA / Nazareth 

97 Tyler Kunkel Jr. DL 5-11 250 Tamaqua, PA / Tamaqua 

99 Rob Houseknecht Jr. DL 6-1 218 South Williamsport, PA / South Williamsport 


#1 Tim Bousson 

Wide Receiver 

Junior • 6-2 • 174 

Shamokin, Pa. / Shamokin 

Sophomore: Played in nine games as a sophomore wide receiver for Wilkes...Posted 179 

receiving yards with 13 receptions for two touchdowns...Against Albright had two receptions 

for a total of 55 yards and one touchdown...Averaged 13.8 yards per-catch. Freshman: 

Played in nine games earning four starts at wide receiver...Posted three catches for 31 

yards...Had a season long reception of 19 yards. 

#3 Tyler Thomas 

Linebacker 

Sophomore • 6-1 • 193 

Easton, Pa. / Easton 

Freshman: Played and started in eight games at defensive end...Made 17 tackles, 11 solo 

stops and six assists...Recorded 2.0 tackles-for-loss and 1.0 sack...Posted one pass breakup. 

#5 Omar Richardson 

Defensive Back 

Sophomore • 5-10 • 169 

East Stroudsburg, Pa. / East Stroudsburg North 

Freshman: Played in six games as a defensive back...Posted nine tackles, eight solo stops 

and one assist...Registered one pass break-up. 

#6 Calvin Garvin 

Running Back 

Junior • 5-6 • 154 

Philadelphia, Pa. / Roman Catholic 

Sophomore: Played in four games at running back before a season-ending injury...Posted 

five carries for 17 yards with a season-high six-yard run at Albright...Caught two passes 

for 20 yards including a season-high 12-yard reception against Widener on Homecoming. 

Freshman: Played in six games...Had one rushing attempt for three yards. 


# Tyler Berntsen 

Quarterback 

Junior • 6-4 • 239 

Long Valley, NJ / West Morris Central 

Sophomore: Played in seven games...Had 193 passing yards and one touchdown against 

Lycoming...Longest pass of the season was 50 yards versus Albright...Rushed for a total of 

156 yards on the season on 27 attempts...Ran a season-high 58 yards against FDU-Florham...156 

all-purpose yards on the season...Posted a 78.37 passer efficiency and rushed for 

5.8 yards per game. Freshman: Started in 11 games...Led team with 1122 passing yards and 

5 touchdowns...Was third on the team in rushing with 284 yards and 5 touchdowns...Went 

11-16 for 129 and 3 touchdowns, while running for 55 yards and a score versus Waynesburg...Threw 

for 194 yards while completing 17-29 passes, ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, 

ran in the game tying touchdown versus Albright... Went 15-24 for 168 yards, ran 

for 30 yards and two touchdowns versus FDU-Florham. 

#8 Steve Oprendek 

Wide Receiver 


Chalfont, Pa. / Central Bucks South 

Freshman: Played in one game at wide receiver for Wilkes. 

#10 Alex George 

Quarterback 

Junior • 6-2 • 221 

York, Pa. / West York 

Sophomore: Was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort in 35-27 win 

over Widener on Homecoming...Ran for a career-high three touchdowns on 18 carries 

for 98 yards...Also threw for two scores and 176 yards (10-for-21) in the win...Posted 

season totals of 130 carries for 576 yards and nine touchdowns while throwing for 12 

touchdowns on 113-for-194 and 1,368 yards...Threw for a season-high 272 yards on 28for-46 

and two scores against Lebanon Valley...Threw for two or more touchdowns in five 

games...Rushed for one or more touchdown in five contests...Named to the 2011 Fall MAC 

Sportsmanship Team.Freshman: Played in nine games at quarterback for the Colonels... 

Went 52-84 for 518 yards (four TD) through the air while rushing 47 times for 233 yards 

and three scores... Was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week after 35-28 OT win 

against Lebanon Valley…Threw for 46 yards while completing 4-6 passes and two touchdowns, 

also ran for 55 yards and two touchdowns. 


#12 Auxence Wogou 

Running Back 

Junior • 5-9 • 202 

Hackettstown, NJ / Hackettstown 

Sophomore: Played in all nine games at running back...Finished with 425 yards rushing 

on 74 carries and one touchdown...Registered a season-high 79 yards on 12 carries in 

win at FDU-Florham...Made 19 catches for 186 yards and one score...Had a season-high 

seven catches for 57 yards against Lebanon Valley...Took six kickoff returns for 111 yards, 

avergaing 18.5 yards per-return. Freshman: Played in all 11 games...Second on the team 

in rushing with 337 yards on 49 carries for three touchdowns...Made 11 receptions for 48 

yards...Ran for 114 yards and a touchdown versus FDU-Florham...Ran for 87 yards and a 

touchdown versus Lycoming. 

#17 Nick Gray 

Linebacker 


Northampton, Pa. / Becca 

Freshman: Played in eight games at linebacker for Wilkes...Posted 20 tackles, 12 solo stops 

and eight assists...Recorded 1.5 tackles-for-loss. 

#18 Justin Pellowski 


Sophomore • 5-10 • 165 

Mt. Carmel, Pa. / Mt. Carmel 

Freshman: Played and started in nine games as a defensive back...Posted 47 tackles, 34 

solo stops and 13 assists...Registered a season-high nine tackles in the win over Stevenson...Posted 

1.0 tackles-for-loss and one forced fumble against nationally ranked Delaware 

Valley...Registered two interceptions and 12 pass break-ups. 


#19 Jonathan Conklin 

Wide Receiver 


Sussex, NJ / Vernon 

Freshman: Played in five games for Wilkes as a wide receiver. 

#20 Jordan Fredo 

Kicker/Punter 

Junior • 5-7 • 172 

Williamsport, Pa. / Williamsport 

Sophomore: Played in all nine games serving as the Wilkes punter and kickoff specialist... 

Posted 40 punts with a 30.0 yards per-punt average...Recorded longest punt of the year 

(58 yards) against Delaware Valley...Posted one touchback and eight punts inside the 20... 

Finished with 10 kickoffs for an average of 48.8 yards per-kick. Freshman: Did not play at 

Wilkes. 

#26 Matt Hill 

Linebacker 


Muncy, Pa. / Muncy 

Freshman: Played in four games at linebacker for the Colonels...Posted one tackle, one 

solo stop...Recorded one kick-off return for 14 yards. 

#29 Andrew Regan 

Running Back 


Boonton, NJ / Boonton 

Freshman: Played in eight games at running back...Named Second Team All-MAC... 

Posted 21 carries for 79 yards and one touchdown...Made three catches for 30 yards...Also 

served as a kick return specialist finishing with 20 returns for 487 yards and one score... 

Ran for an 85-yard touchdown return at FDU-Florham garnering MAC Special Teams 

Player of the Week...Averaged 24.4 yards per-return. 


#30 Ryan Behrmann 

Wide Receiver 

Sophomore • 5-11 • 195 

Seven Valleys, Pa. / Dallastown 

Freshman: As a freshman played in a total of six games at running back for Wilkes... 

Against Lebanon Valley rushed for a total of 17 yards on one carry...Had a total of 83 

receiving yards on the season on seven receptions and one touchdown...On the year had a 

total of 100 all-purpose yards. 

#31 Jake Sarson 



Belvidere, NJ / Belvidere 

Freshman: Played in eight games as a defensive back...Posted 47 tackles, 33 solo stops and 

14 assists...Registered a season-high 12 tackles against Lebanon Valley...Recorded four or 

more tackles in seven games...Made one interception in victory against Widener...Posted 

three pass break-ups. 

#34 Tate Moore-Jacobs 

Linebacker 

Junior • 5-10 • 198 

New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff 

Sophomore: Named First Team All-MAC...Earned MAC Player of the Week with effort in 

45-25 win at FDU-Florham recording 12 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, and 1.5 sacks in the 

contest...Registered a season-high 14 tackles in the win against Widener...Posted 10+ tackles 

in seven games...Averaged 10.5 tackles over nine games played and started...Finished 

with 8.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks...Recorded a team-high three interceptions and 

two pass break-ups. Freshman: Started in all 11 games...Led the team with 145 tackles, 8.5 

tackles for loss, one sack and one interception...Registered 13 tackles and one tackle-forloss 

in season-opening 38-35 win over Waynesburg…Recorded 15 tackles against Springfield… 

Made 16 tackles and one tackle-for-loss in 38-35 win over Albright…Was named 

MAC Defensive Player of the Week once...ranked 7th in NCAA in solo tackles per-game 

(7.18). 


#35 Zack Ross 

Kicker/Punter 

Sophomore • 5-10 • 191 

Merritt Island, FL / Valley School 

Freshman: Played in seven games as a kickoff specialist for Wilkes...Posted 19 kickoffs for 

991 yards...Averaged 52.2 yards per-kickoff...Made one tackle at King’s. 

#36 Paul Gaffney 


Junior • 6-2 • 185 

Sparta, NJ / Sparta 

Sophomore: Played in eight games as a defensive back...Posted 12 tackles, eight solo stops 

and four assists...Recorded 1.0 tackles-for-loss and one fumble recovery. Freshman: Played 

in six games as a defensive back registering three tackles. 

#37 Matt Briskie 



Moosic, Pa. / Riverside 

Freshman: As a freshman at defensive back for Wilkes played in seven games...Recorded 

11 total tackles...Had two pass break-ups on the year one against Widener and the other 

versus Stevenson. 

#38 Jordan Mroczka 


Sophomore • 5-11 • 175 

Mahanoy City, Pa. / Mahanoy Area 

Freshman: Played in five games as a defensive back...Posted five tackles, three solo stops 

and two assists. 


#42 DJ Shuttleworth 

Linebacker 

Junior • 6-0 • 217 

Leesport, Pa. / Schuylkill Valley 

Sophomore: Played and started in eight games at linebacker...Posted 19 tackles, 10 solo 

stops and nine assists...Recorded 1.0 tackles-for-loss and one fumble recovery. Freshman: 

Played in four games at the linebacker position for Wilkes....Posted three tackles. 

#47 J.T. Keer 



Lehighton, Pa. / Marian 

Freshman: Played in four games at wide receiver for Wilkes. 

#49 Jeremy Knosp 

Linebacker 

Senior • 6-1 • 233 

Manheim, Pa. / Manheim Central 

Junior: Played in five games as a defensive back...Posted two tackles, one solo stop and one 

assist. Sophomore: Did not see game action. Freshman: Did not see game action 

#51 Nick Dawson 

Linebacker 


Montoursville, Pa. / Montoursville 

Freshman: Played in one game at the linebacker position for Wilkes. 


#52 Tom Calabrese 

Defensive Line 

Junior • 6-2 • 227 

Belvidere, NJ / Belvidere 

Sophomore: Played in five games on the defensive line for the Colonels...Had a total of 11 

tackles of which eight were solo...In the game against FDU-Florham recorded six tackles. 

Freshman: Played in eight games earning seven starts...Totaled 22 tackles, 5.0 tackles 

for loss, 3.0 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, and two recovered fumbles... 

Recorded 3 tackles, 1 tackle-for-loss and 1 interception in season-opening win against 

Waynesburg… Had 1 tackle, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 28-23 win over 

FDU-Florham. 

#53 Joe Lane 

Offensive Line 


Paterson, NJ / Paramus Catholic 

Freshman: Served as a reserve on the Colonels offensive line. 

#54 Joe Buffa 


Junior • 5-11 • 247 

Wayne, NJ / Wayne Valley 

Sophomore: Played in eight games on the offensive line for Wilkes. Freshman: Served as a 

reserve on the Colonels offensive line. 

#55 William Baker 

Linebacker 

Junior • 6-0 • 201 

Hackettstown, NJ / Hackettstown 

Sophomore: In his second season as a Colonel played in a total of two games at linebacker 

against Susquehanna and Albright. Freshman: Played in six games at tight end for Wilkes. 


#56 Jake Jardel 


Junior • 5-9 • 226 

Cresco, Pa. / East Stroudsburg 

Sophomore: Played and started in all nine games on the offensive line for the Colonels. 

Freshman: Played in nine games on the offensive line for the Colonels. 

#57 Dave Cinalli 


Senior • 5-10 • 266 

Miami, FL / Archbishop Coleman Carrol 

Junior: Served as a backup on the offensive line. Sophomore: Did not see any game action 

Freshman: Did not see any game action. 

#58 Simon Tkach 


Senior • 6-1 • 263 

Lehighton, Pa. / Lehighton 

Junior: Played in seven games on the offensive line for Wilkes. Sophomore: Played in 10 

games, earning nine starts on the Colonels offensive line. Freshman: Did not play at Wilkes. 

#59 Grant Rogers 



Lewisburg, Pa. / Lewisburg 

Freshman: Played in one game at linebacker for Wilkes. 


#60 Dave White 


Senior • 6-3 • 235 

Mehoopany, Pa. / Tunkhannock 

Junior: Played in three games on the defensive line...Made three tackles, one solo stop and 

two assists. Sophomore: Played in three games...Posted one tackle for loss and 1.0 sacks. 

Freshman: Did not play at Wilkes. 

#68 Joshua Haag 


Senior • 6-5 • 271 

Center Valley, Pa. / Becca 

Junior: Played in all nine games on the offensive line. Sophomore: Played in nine games, 

earning four starts on the offensive line for the Colonels. Freshman: Played in three games 

at the tight end position. 

#72 John Simon 



Easton, Pa. / Wyoming Seminary 

Freshman: Played in five games on the defensive line for Wilkes...Posted five tackles, two 

solo stops and three assists. 

#74 Ryan Asay 


Junior • 6-3 • 257 

Chesterfield, NJ / Northern Burlington 

Sophomore: At offensvie line for the Colonels played in a total of four games. Freshman: 

Served as a backup on the Colonel offensive line. 


#78 Chris Grube 


Senior • 6-5 • 300 

Orwigsburg, Pa. / Nativity 

Junior: Played in eight games for the Colonels on the offensive line. Sophomore: Started in 

all ten games played for Wilkes. Freshman: Saw action on the offensive line for the Colonels. 

#79 Anthony Swain 


Junior • 6-4 • 253 

Hunlock Creek, Pa. / Northwest Area 

Sophomore: Played and started in eight games on the offensive line for Wilkes. Freshman: 

Made three appearances on the offensive line for the Colonels. 

#82 Drew Devitt 

Tight End 


Sinking Spring, Pa. / Wilson 

Freshman: Played in six games at the tight end position...Posted two catches for 35 yards. 

#88 Dan Curry 

Tight End 

Junior • 6-0 • 232 

Drexel Hill, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara 

Sophomore: Played in nine games at tight end for Wilkes...Made nine catches for 135 yards 

and one touchdown...Posted two catches for 62 yards at Albright...Six-yard touchdown 

catch at FDU-Florham. Freshman: Played in five games...Made one catch for seven yards. 


#89 Louis Abramo 

Tight End 

Senior • 6-2 • 228 

Somerset, NJ / Franklin 

Junior: Played in four games for the Colonels at tight end. Sophomore: Served as a backup 

tight end in the Wilkes offense. Freshman: Played on the Colonels defensive line. 

#95 Ryan Deeney 


Senior • 6-2 • 235 

Milford, DE / Milford 

Junior: Played in eight games at the defensive line...Posted eight tackles, 1.5 tackles-forloss, 

and 0.5 sacks. Sophomore: Played in six contests totaling seven tackles and one 

fumble recovery. Freshman: Saw action in two games, posting one tackle. 

#99 Rob Houseknecht 


Junior • 6-1 • 218 

South Williamsport, Pa. / South Williamsport 

Sophomore: Named Second Team All-MAC...Played and started in all nine games at 

defensive end...Posted 68 tackles, 38 solo stops and 30 assists...Recorded a team-high 11.0 

tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks...Forced two fumbles...Named to the MAC Weekly Hnor 

Roll after effort in victory over King’s in the Mayor Cup...Finished with a season-high 

12 tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss in the 13-6 win. Freshman: Played in all 11 games as 

a rookie earning four starts...Totaled 42 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one 

interception... Recorded 3 tackles and 1 interception in season-opening 38-35 win against 

Waynesburg… Had 8 tackles and 1 tackle-for-loss in game against Springfield… Made 8 

tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss in game against Utica… Had 4 tackles and 1 sack in 28-23 

win over FDU-Florham. 



2011 Wilkes Football Results 

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION RESULTS 

Sept. 3 Susquehanna Selinsgrove, PA L 30-33 OT 

Sept. 10 Waynesburg Waynesburg, PA Cancelled 

Sept. 17 Albright * Reading, PA L 26-65 

Sept. 24 WIDENER * Schmidt Stadium W 35-27 

Oct. 1 FDU-Florham * Madison, NJ W 45-25 

Oct. 8 DELAWARE VALLEY * Schmidt Stadium L 6-14 

Oct. 15 Lycoming * Williamsport, PA L 7-40 

Oct. 29 King’s * Wilkes-Barre, PA W 13-6 

Nov. 5 LEBANON VALLEY * Schmidt Stadium L 35-42 

Nov. 12 STEVENSON * Schmidt Stadium W 43-34 

* MAC Game 

Home Games in BOLD CAPS 

Colonels Record Breakdown 

Overall Record ....................................................................................... 4-5 

Home ....................................................................................................... 2-2 

Away ........................................................................................................ 2-3 

Conference Record (Finish) .................................................... 4-4 (t-5th) 

Home ....................................................................................................... 2-2 

Away ........................................................................................................ 2-2 


Team Statistics 

WILKES OPP 

SCORING 240 286 

Points Per Game 26.7 31.8 

FIRST DOWNS 196 203 

Rushing 109 75 

Passing 71 112 

Penalty 16 16 

RUSHING YARDAGE 2185 1484 

Yards gained rushing 2446 1712 

Yards lost rushing 261 228 

Rushing Attempts 436 349 

Average Per Rush 5.0 4.3 

Average Per Game 242.8 164.9 

TDs Rushing 20 14 

PASSING YARDAGE 1561 2419 

Comp-Att-Int 123-227-7 172-298-11 

Average Per Pass 6.9 8.1 

Average Per Catch 12.7 14.1 


TDs Passing 13 25 

TOTAL OFFENSE 3746 3903 

Total Plays 663 647 

Average Per Play 5.7 6.0 


KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 44-913 38-823 

PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 13-99 16-113 

INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-138 7-79 

FUMBLES-LOST 19-12 16-10 

PENALTIES-Yards 66-612 63-665 

PUNTS-Average 43-29.4 35-35.1 

TIME OF POSS./Game 31:30 31:50 

3RD-DOWN Conversions 64/141 45/119 

3rd-Down Pct 45% 38% 

4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/15 12/25 

4th-Down Pct 60% 48% 

Individual Statistics 

RUSHING 

GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD LG Avg/G 

Zach Tivald 9 163 981 43 938 5.8 9 77 104.2 

Alex George 9 130 706 130 576 4.4 9 43 64.0 

Auxence Wogou 9 74 440 15 425 5.7 1 27 47.2 

Tyler Berntsen 7 27 161 5 156 5.8 0 32 22.3 

Andrew Regan 8 21 94 15 79 3.8 1 10 9.9 

Dan Van Mater 3 2 20 0 20 10.0 0 13 6.7 

Calvin Garvin 4 5 18 1 17 3.4 0 6 4.2 

Ryan Behrman 6 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 2.8 

Matt Gunther 9 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.6 

Joe Chrismer 9 2 2 0 2 1.0 0 2 0.2 

Chea Sloh 3 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.3 

Rob Paxson 7 2 1 1 0 0.0 0 1 0.0 

TEAM 9 7 0 51 -51 -7.3 0 0 -6.4 

Total 9 436 2446 261 2185 5.0 20 77 242.8 

Opponents 9 349 1712 228 1484 4.3 14 55 164.9 

RECEIVING 

GP No. Yards Avg TD LG Avg/G 

Todd Eagles 8 37 533 14.4 6 49 66.6 

Auxence Wogou 9 19 186 9.8 1 28 20.7 

Zach Tivald 9 14 180 12.9 1 33 20.0 

Tim Bousson 9 13 179 13.8 2 55 19.9 

Shawn Gregson 9 10 87 8.7 0 16 9.7 

Daniel Curry 9 9 135 15.0 1 46 15.0 

Ryan Behrman 6 7 83 11.9 1 23 13.8 

Kyle Driscoll 9 5 69 13.8 1 34 7.7 

Andrew Regan 8 3 30 10.0 0 16 3.8 

Drew Devitt 6 2 35 17.5 0 32 5.8 

Corey Bennett 6 1 50 50.0 0 50 8.3 

Alex George 9 1 14 14.0 0 14 1.6 

Cory Cesare 7 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 

Tyler Berntsen 7 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 

Total 9 123 1581 12.9 13 55 175.7 

Opponents 9 172 2419 14.1 25 65 268.8 


Individual Statistics 

PASSING 

GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yards TD LG Avg/G 

Alex George 9 134.8 113-194-3 58.2 1368 12 55 152.0 

Tyler Berntsen 7 78.4 10-30-3 33.3 193 1 50 27.6 

TEAM 9 0.0 0-2-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 

John Carpenter 5 -200.0 0-1-1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 

Total 9 124.7 123-227-7 54.2 1561 13 55 173.4 

Opponents 9 146.2 172-298-11 57.7 2419 25 65 268.8 

SCORING |-------------------PATs-------------------| 

TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points 

Zach Tivald 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 

Alex George 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54 

Todd Eagles 6 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 38 

Geoffrey Arentz 0 2-8 22-28 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 28 

Andrew Regan 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 

Tim Bousson 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 

Auxence Wogou 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 

Daniel Curry 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 

Kyle Driscoll 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 

Ryan Behrman 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 

Jordan Fredo 0 0-0 4-5 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 4 

TEAM 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 

Total 34 2-8 26-33 1-1 0 0-0 0 1 240 

Opponents 40 3-6 29-37 1-1 2 2-2 0 1 286 

PUNT RETURNS 

No. Yards Avg TD LG 

Shawn Gregson 6 27 4.5 0 10 

Justin Pellowski 3 9 3.0 0 9 

David Kratzer 2 15 7.5 0 10 

Auxence Wogou 1 42 42.0 0 42 

TEAM 1 6 6.0 0 0 

Total 13 99 7.6 0 42 

Opponents 16 113 7.1 1 12 

FIELD GOALS 

INTERCEPTIONS 


Tate Moore-Jacobs 3 51 17.0 0 33 

Matt Gunther 2 0 0.0 0 0 

Justin Pellowski 2 29 14.5 0 29 

Harry Reese 1 0 0.0 0 0 

Joe Chrismer 1 13 13.0 0 13 

Jake Sarson 1 45 45.0 0 45 

Matt Briskie 1 0 0.0 0 0 

Total 11 138 12.5 0 45 

Opponents 7 79 11.2 0 50 

KICK RETURNS 


Andrew Regan 20 487 24.4 1 85 

Shawn Gregson 10 197 19.7 0 35 

Auxence Wogou 6 111 18.5 0 26 

Cory Cesare 4 84 21.0 0 32 

Calvin Garvin 2 20 10.0 0 12 

Nick Gray 1 0 0.0 0 0 

Matt Hill 1 14 14.0 0 14 

Total 44 913 20.8 1 85 

Opponents 38 823 21.7 0 38 

Made-Att Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG Blkd 

Geoffrey Arentz 2-8 25.0 0-0 2-3 0-4 0-1 0-0 25 0 


Defensive Statistics 

Tackles Sacks Pass Defense Fumbles Blkd 

GP Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BU PD Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 

34 Tate Moore-Jacobs 9 49 46 95 8.5 - 24 1.5 - 9 3 - 51 2 5 2 - 0 2 . . 

99 Rob Houseknecht 9 38 30 68 11.0 - 37 2.5 - 17 . . . . 2 . . 

31 Jake Sarson 8 33 14 47 5.5 - 36 3.5 - 33 1 - 45 3 4 . . . . 

18 Justin Pellowski 9 34 13 47 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 10 2 - 29 12 14 . 1 . . 

23 Joe Chrismer 9 25 16 41 . . 1 - 13 7 8 1 - 0 . . . 

25 Dylan Mohring 8 27 8 35 0.5 - 1 . . 1 1 . . . . 

77 James Moore 9 13 13 26 6.5 - 39 4.0 - 32 . 1 1 1 - 0 . . . 

8 Seth Fetterolf 9 16 8 24 1.0 - 1 . . . . . . . . 

93 Nick Gray 8 12 8 20 1.5 - 4 . . . . . . . . 

42 DJ Shuttleworth 8 10 9 19 1.0 - 2 . . . . 1 - 0 . . . 

3 Tyler Thomas 8 11 6 17 2.0 - 3 1.0 - 1 . 1 1 . . . . 

91 Josh Brito 9 7 10 17 0.5 - 1 . . . . . . 2 . 

11 Matt Gunther 9 11 5 16 1.0 - 2 . 2 - 0 5 7 1 - 0 1 . . 

41 Harry Reese 5 7 9 16 1.5 - 6 . 1 - 0 . 1 . . . . 

36 Paul Gaffney 8 8 4 12 1.0 - 6 1.0 - 6 . . . 1 - 0 . . . 

52 Tom Calabrese 5 8 3 11 . . . . . . . . . 

37 Matt Briskie 7 7 4 11 . . 1 - 0 2 3 . . . . 

10 Todd Eagles 8 7 3 10 . . . . . 1 - 0 . . . 

5 Omar Richardson 6 8 1 9 . . . 1 1 . . . . 

24 Shane Stanek 8 5 4 9 . . . . . . . . . 

95 Ryan Deeney 8 5 3 8 1.5 - 3 0.5 - 2 . . . . . . . 

73 John Simon 5 2 3 5 . . . . . 1 - 0 . . . 

38 Jordan Mroczka 5 3 2 5 . . . . . . . . . 

29 Andrew Regan 8 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . 

9 Mark Senchak 5 3 1 4 1.0 - 8 1.0 - 8 . . . . . . . 

27 Zach Tivald 9 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . . 

12 Auxence Wogou 9 2 1 3 . . . . . . 1 . . 

60 Dave White 3 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . . 

97 Colton Miller 5 2 1 3 1.0 - 9 . . . . . 1 . . 

15 Chris Demuro 5 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . . 

40 John Carpenter 5 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . 

4 Cory Bennett 6 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . 

22 Chea Sloh 3 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . 

26 Rob Paxson 7 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . 

59 Bill Connor 4 2 . 2 . . . . . . 1 . . 

49 Jeremy Knosp 5 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . . 

76 Jeff Lee 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 

62 Jared Nesi 5 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

92 Matt Hill 4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

85 Geoffrey Arentz 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

20 Jordan Fredo 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

30 Ryan Behrmann 6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

6 Calvin Garvin 4 1 . 1 1.0 - 8 . . . . . . . . 

2 Cory Cesare 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

35 Zack Ross 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 

1 Shawn Gregson 9 1 . . . . . . . . 1 . . 

47 J.T. Keer 4 . . . . . . . . 1 - 0 . . . 

81 Kyle Driscoll 9 . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 


Wilkes Career Records 

SCORING 

Name Points Years 

1. Brett Trichilo 384 2001-04 

2. Mike Hankins 260 1996-99 

3. Mike Gundersdorf 206 1993-96 

4. John Florkiewicz 174 1946-49 

5. Ted Yeager 158 1968-71 

6. Anthony DiGrazia 156 1984-87 

7. Will McLaughlin 153 1999-02 

8. Jason Smith 150 1990-93 

9. Al Nicholas 144 1949-51 

9. Zach Tivald 144 2008-11 

11. Ryan Alston 138 1993-96 

RUSHING 

Name Yards Years 

1. Brett Trichilo 5837 2001-04 

2. Mike Hankins 4399 1996-99 

3. Jason Smith 2956 1990-93 

4. Ted Yeager 2869 1968-71 

5. Zach Tivald 2493 2008-11 

6. Tom Andreopoulos 2215 2003-06 

7. Elijah Powell 2197 1994-95 

8. Carmen LoPresto 2195 1977-80 

9. Dean Ambosie 2181 1986-89 

10. Fred Lohman 1649 1972-75 

11. Courtney McFarlane 1353 1985, 87-89 

PASSING 

Name Yards Years 

1. Boo Perry 6940 1992-94, 96 

2. Al Karaffa 6905 2004-2007 

3. Neil Rine 6094 1995-98 

4. Jeff Marshman 4604 1999-01 

5. Brad Scarborough 4067 1983-86 

6. Rob Johnson 3787 2006-2009 

7. Jeff Giberson 3247 1969-72 

8. Carl DeLuca 2389 1985-87 

9. Matt Kaskie 2146 2001-04 

10. Duran Porrino 1981 2002-2005 

11. Greg Synder 1917 1972-75 

RECEIVING 

Name Rec Yds Years 

1. Mike Gundersdorf 205 3603 1993-96 

2. Steve Endres 198 2698 1990-93 

3. Tony DiGrazia 178 2188 1984-87 

4. Jim Jordan 174 2602 2003-06 

5. Ryan Alston 140 1901 1993-96 

6. Jason Phillips 117 1646 1996-99 

7. Ron Ulichney 113 1351 1984-87 

8. Jason Prushinski 109 1562 2005-2008 

9. Jim Farrell 107 1085 1985-89 

10. Craig Stevens 99 1316 1986-89 

INTERCEPTIONS 

Name Num. Yds. TD Years 

1. Mark Habeeb 17 91 0 1985-88 

Bob Wall 17 176 0 1984-87 

3. Brian Hosler 16 186 1 1998-01 

Ben McKeown 16 181 1 1992-94 

5. Joe Wiendl 15 411 1 1965-68 

6. Dave Kurba 14 113 1 1976-79 

Dave Trethaway 14 223 1 1972-75 

8. John Siekonic 13 86 0 1995-97 

Garf Jones 13 102 1 1968-70 

PUNTING 

Name Num. Yds. Avg. Years 

1. Ron Resigno 18 704 39.1 1957 

2. Augie Mitschke 146 5627 38.5 1995-97 

3. Dave Kaschak 64 2444 38.2 1970 

4. Tom Doty 16 607 37.9 1956 

5. Don McDermott 171 6455 37.7 1974-76 

Mario Della Fortuna 75 2830 37.7 2007-08 

7. Dan Pisarcik 55 2024 36.8 1978 

8. Kyle Devlin 214 7834 36.6 2002-05 

9. Harold Magnotta 59 2151 36.4 1987 

10. Brad Scarborough 116 4148 35.7 1983-86 


Wilkes Individual Records 

POINTS 

Game: 30 Brett Trichilo 

vs. Lebanon Valley (2003) 

Season: 162 Brett Trichilo (2003) 

Career: 384 Brett Trichilo (2001-04) 

MOST TOUCHDOWNS 





MOST PAT’s 

Game: 9 B. Staake 

vs. Haverford (1967) 

Season: 37 Ryan Yurewicz (2006) 

Career: 87 Ryan Yurewicz (20094-06) 

YARDS RUSHING 


vs. Susquehanna (2004) 



RUSHING ATTEMPTS 

Game: 43 C. LoPresto 

vs. FDU-Madison (1979) 



LONGEST TOUCHDOWN RUN 

Game: 97 A. Wade 

vs. King’s (1993) 

YARDS PASSING 

Game: 386 Neil Rine 

vs. Widener (1998) 

Season: 2469 Neil Rine (1998) 

Career: 6940 Boo Perry (1992-94; 1996) 

MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED 

Game: 63 Brad Scarborough 

vs. Lycoming (1986) 

Season: 394 Brad Scarborough (1986) 


MOST PASSES COMPLETED 

Game: 32 Brad Scarborough 

vs. Lycoming (1986); 

vs. Upsala, (1986) 

Season: 206 Brad Scarborough (1986) 


MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES 

Game: 4 Boo Perry (three times); 

Neil Rine (twice); 

Jeff Marshman 

vs. Delaware Valley (2000); 

Al Karaffa 


Season: 21 Jeff Marshman (2000) 


LONGEST TOUCHDOWN PASS 

Game: 95 Neil Rine to Mike Gundersdorf 


MOST RECEPTIONS 

Game: 14 Mike Gundersdorf 

vs. Juniata (1995) 

Season: 79 Mike Gundersdorf (1995) 

Career: 205 Mike Gundersdorf (1993-96) 

MOST YARDS RECEIVING 


vs. Juniata (1995) 




Wilkes Individual Records 

MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 





MOST TOTAL YARDS 

Season: 2291 Neil Rine (1998) 


LONGEST PUNT 

Game: 74 B. Staake 

vs. Dickinson (1969) 

LONGEST FIELD GOAL 

Game: 49 Chris Horn 

vs. Delaware Valley (2010) 

LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 

Game: 105 J. Florliewicz 

vs. Rider (1948) 

MOST KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE 

Season: 435 J. Farrell (1988) 

Career: 1022 R. Alston (1993-96) 

LONGEST PUNT RETURN 

Game: 96 J. Wiendl 

vs. Ursinus (1965) 

MOST PUNT RETURN YARDAGE 

Season: 492 J.Wiedel (1968) 

Career: 1303 J. Wiedel (1965-68) 

BEST PUNTING AVERAGE 

Season: 39.7 Mario Della Fortuna (2008) 

LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR A TD 

Game: 100 Kevin Gerhart 

vs. Lycoming (2010) 

MOST INTERCEPTIONS 

Season: 9 R. Luby (1979) 

B. Wall (1987) 

Career: 17 B. Wall (1984-87) 

M. Habeeb (1985-88) 

Wilkes Single Season Top 10 

RUSHING 

Name Yds Year 

1. Brett Trichilo 2175 2003 


3. Mike Hankins 1390 1997 

4. Tom Andreopoulos 1285 2006 

5. Elijah Powell 1280 1994 


7. Mike Hankins 1215 1996 

8. Jason Smith 1004 1993 

9. Jason Smith 993 1992 

10. Ted Yeager 952 1971 

RECEIVING 

Name Rec Yds Year 

1. Mike Gundersdorf 79 1269 1995 

2. Steve Endres 66 932 1993 

3. Anthony DiGrazia 65 805 1986 


5. Mike Gundersdorf 56 1066 1996 

5. Jim Jordan 56 870 2006 


7. Jordan D’Emilio 55 635 2009 

8. Ron Ulitchney 51 615 1987 

9. Jim Jordan 50 814 2005 

9. Jason Phillips 50 747 1999 


Wilkes Team Records 

POINTS 

Game: 69 vs. Haverford (1967) 

Season: 382 (2003) 

POINTS BY OPPONENT 

Game: 67 vs. Cortland St. (1991) 

MOST COMBINED POINTS 

97 (W, 59-38) vs. Susquehanna (2005) 

LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY 

69-0 vs. Haverford (1967) 

LARGEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT 

61-0 vs. Widener (1998) 

67-6 vs. Cortland State (1991) 

MOST YARDS RUSHING 


Season: 3,095 (2003) 

MOST YARDS PASSING 

Game: 431 vs. Susquehanna (1988) 

Season: 2,493 (1998) 

MOST TOTAL YARDS 


Season: 4,649 (2003) 

MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED 

Game: 63 vs. Lycoming (1986) 

MOST PASSES COMPLETED 

Game: 32 vs. Lycoming (1986); 

vs. Upsala (1986) 

MOST PUNTS 

Game: 14 vs. Lycoming (2000) 

FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED 

Game: -48 vs. Juniata (1965) 

FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED 

Game: 10 vs. Albright (1974) 

Season: 622 (1966) 

FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALOWED 

Game: -1 vs. Moravian (1996) 

Season: 995 (1965) 

MOST SACKS 

Game: 9 vs. Moravian (1996) 

Season: 50 (2006) 

MOST INTERCEPTIONS 

Season: 24 (1973) 

MOST PUNTS BLOCKED 

Season: 5 (1985, 2001) 

MOST WINS 

11 (2006) 

UNDEFEATED SEASONS 

10-0 (1993, 2006); 8-0 (1966,1967, 1968) 

6-0 (1946) 

LONGEST VICTORY STREAK 

32 (1965-1969) 

MOST DEFEATS 

9 (1981, 1989, 1990, 1991) 

MOST CONSECUTIVE LOSSES 

16 (1981-82) 


Wilkes Postseason Awards 

ALL-AMERICAN 

1948 Joe Gallagher, E, 1st team 

1957 Ron Recigno, HB, 1st team 

1961 Jim Brunza, T, 2nd team 

1967 Joe Wiendl, S, 2nd team 

1968 Joe Wiendl, S, 2nd team 

1973 Jeff Grandinetti, DT, 1st team 

1984 Bernie Kusakavitch, DE, Hon. Men. 

1985 Bernie Kusakavitch, DE, Hon. Men. 

Anthony DiGrazia, WR, Hon. Men. 

1986 Anthony DiGrazia, WR, 3rd team 

Bernie Kusakavitch, DE, Hon. Men. 

1987 Anthony DiGrazia, WR, Hon. Men. 

Bob Wall, DB, Hon. Men. 

1988 Craig Stevens, WR, Hon. Men. 

Jim Byrne, OG, Hon. Men. 

Mark Habeeb, DB, Hon. Men. 

1989 Craig Stevens, WR, Hon. Men. 

1993 Champion USA 

Jake Cole, DE, 1st team 

Jason Feese, DT, 2nd team 

Hanson Football Gazette 

Jason Feese, DT, 1st team 

Jake Cole, DE, 2nd team 

1994 Hanson Football Gazette 

Ben McKeown, DB, 2nd team 

Jake Cole, DE, 3rd team 

Division III SID’s 

Jake Cole, DE, 3rd team 

Ben McKeown, DB, 3rd team 

1995 Hewlett-Packard / Division III SID’s 

Mike Gundersdorf, WR, 2nd team 

Augie Mitschke, P, 3rd team 


Mike Gundersdorf, WR, 2nd team 

1996 Hewlett-Packard / Division III SID’s 

J.J. Fadden, DE, Hon. Men. 

Mike Gundersdorf, WR, Hon. Men. 


J.J. Fadden, DE, 3rd team 

Mike Ferriero, DB, 3rd team 

1997 Hewlett-Packard/Division III 

J.J. Fadden, DE, 1st team 


J.J. Fadden, DE, 1st team (Player of the Year) 

AFCA/Burger King 


A.P. Little All-American 

J.J. Fadden, DE, 2nd team 

2003 AFCA 

Brett Trichilo, RB, 1st team 

Football Gazette 


d3football.com 


Jason Holloway, OL, 3rd team 

College Sports Info. Directors 


A.P. Little All-America 

Brett Trichilo, RB, 2nd team 

2004 AFCA 


Football Gazette 

Brett Trichilo, RB, 2nd team 

A.P. Little All-America 

Brett Trichilo, RB, 3rd team 

2005 d3football.com 

Kyle Follweiler, LB, 3rd team 

2006 Football Gazette 

Anthony Serafin, DL, 1st team 

Kyle Follweiler, LB, 2nd team 

Jordan Purdy, OL, 2nd team 

2007 AFCA 

Kyle Fullweiler, LB, 1st team 

d3football.com 

Kyle Follweiler, LB, 1st team 



ALL-ECAC 

1957 Ron Recigno, HB 

1965 Al Yatko, LB 


Brinley Varchol, LB 

1968 Joe Skvarla, WR 

Joe Wiendl, S 

1970 John Mazur, DT 

1972 Frank Galicki, LB 

1973 Jeff Grandineti, DT 

1979 Ed Mollahan, DT 

1986 Bernie Kusakavitch, DE 

Kevin Salus, OL 

1987 Anthony DiGrazia, WR (MVP) 

Bob Wall, DB 

1993 Boo Perry, QB 

Steve Endres, WR 

Brian Lipinski, OL 

Jake Cole, DE 

1994 Bob Delbo, LB 

1995 Mike Gundersdorf, WR 

Lou Atkinson, LB 

1996 Mike Gundersdorf, WR (MVP) 

Jason Majiros, OL 

Aaron Wilk, DB 

J.J. Fadden, DE 

Ryan Alston, KR 

1997 J.J. Fadden, DE 

Mike Hankins, RB 

Augie Mitschke, P 

1998 Mike Hankins, RB 

Neil Rine, QB 

Dave Kish, OL 

Chris Shannon, LB 

1999 Mike Hankins, RB 

Justin Holmes, DB 

Tony DaRe, LB 

Jeff Marshman, QB (ROY) 

2000 Frank McCabe, WR 

2001 Brett Trichilo, RB 

2002 Mike DaRe, LB 

Mike Liberski, OL 

2003 Brett Trichilo, RB (MVP) 

Jason Holloway, OL 

Tom Wighard, OL 

Julian Morales, DL 

Steve Rogers, LB 

Jason Mitkowski, LB 


Julian Morales, DL 

Kyle Follweiler, LB (ROY) 

2005 Kyle Follweiler, LB 

Matt Pizarro, TE 

2006 Kyle Follweiler, LB (MVP) 

Jordan Purdy, OL 

Al Karaffa, QB 

Matt Pizarro, TE 

Anthony Serafin, DL 

2007 Kyle Follweiler, LB 

2011 Zach Tivald, RB 



ALL-MAC/Freedom League 

1993-2001 - Freedom League; 2002-present - MAC 

1957 Ron Rescigno, HB 

1961 Jim Brunza, OG 

1962 Ted Travis-Bey, HB 

Bob Herman, OG 

1965 Rich Roshong, QB (also MVP) 

Ralph Hendershot, OC 

Joe Roszko, OG 

Bruce Comstock, OT 

Pat Sweeney, DT 

Bill Layden, DT 

Rich Verhanovitz, DE 

Al Yatko, LB 

Paul Purta, HB 

1966 Paul Purta, HB (also MVP) 



Joe Wiendl, S 

Dennis Spence, DT 

Al Yatko, LB 

1967 Joe Wiendl, S 


Paul Merril, DE 

Brinley Varchol, LB 

Joe Roszko, OG 

Joe Skvarla, OE 


Joe Koterba, DE 

1968 Joe Skvarla, OE 


Paul Merril, DE 

Joe Koterba, DE 

Paul Kane, DE 

Joe Wiendl, S 

Angello Loverro, OG 

1969 Bill Lazor, OE 

Ed Burke, OT 

Les Loveland, OG 

John Williamson, De 

Pat Malloy, LB 

1969 (cont.) Jerry Moser, DB 

Jim Loveland, LB 

1972 George Sillup, OE 

John Holland, OT 

Jeff Giberson, QB 

1973 Rich Lorenzen, OG 

Bill Metzger, OT 

Jeff Grandinetti, DT 

Rich Lack, LB 

Fred Marianacci, S 

1974 Lou Maczuga, DE 

Terry Blaum, LB 

Frank Wengen, OG 

Steve Leskiw, LB 

1975 Fred Lohman, HB 

Frank Wengen, OG 

Don Kulick, DE 

Dave Trethaway, DB 

Lou Maczuga, DE 

1976 Frank Wengen, OT 

Don McDermott, P 

1977 Tony Couto, LB (also MVP) 

Chris O’Brien, DE 

Paul Wengen, OE 

1978 Carmen LoPresto, RB 

1979 Carmen LoPresto, RB 

Ed Mollahan, DE 

1980 Steve Wengen, OG 

Ed Mollahan, DE 

1986 Anthony DiGrazia, WR 

Bernie Kusakavitch, DE 

1987 Carl DeLuca, Q 

Anthony DiGrazia, WR 

Bob Wall, DB 

1988 Craig Stevens, WR 

Jim Byrne, OG 

Mark Habeeb, DB 

1989 Craig Stevens, WR 

1991 Ben McKeown, DB 2nd team 

Tom Whille, DB 2nd team 

Steve Endres, WR, 2nd Team 





1992 Steve Endres, WR, 1st team 

Ben McKeown, DB, 1st team 

Jason Smith, RB, 2nd team 

1993 Steve Endres, WR, 1st team 

Brian Caloiaro, C, 1st team 

Brian Lipinski, OG, 1st team 

Boo Perry, QB, 1st team 

Jason Smith, RB, 1st team 

Joel O’Donnell, K, 1st team 

Larry Trakes, DE, 1st team 


Jason Feese, DT, 1st team 

Mike McCree, LB, 1st team 


Ryan Alston, WR, 2nd team 

Keith Fox, OT, 2nd team 

Steve Koutch, DL, 2nd team 

Mark Buss, LB, 2nd team 

Mike Modla, DB, 2nd team 

1994 Boo Perry, QB, 1st team 

Mike Gundersdorf, WR, 1st team 

Jason Majiros, OL, 1st team 

Elijah Powell, RB, 1st team 

Joel O’Donnell, K, 1st team 

Bill Butkey, TE, 1st team 

Keith Fox, OL, 1st team 

Chris Cunningham, DL,1st team 


Bob Delbo, LB, 1st team 


Ryan Alston, ST, 1st team 

Lou Atkinson, LB 2nd team 

Joe Woodward, DB, 2nd team 

Jason Majiros-OL, 2nd team 

Joe Vilcheck-OL, 2nd team 

Joel O’Donnell-K, 2nd team 

Joe Sinkovich-LB, 2nd team 

Lou Atkinson-LB, 2nd team 

Aaron Wilk-DB, 2nd team 

1995 Elijah Powell-RB,1st team 

Mike Gundersdorf-WR,1st team 

Chris Cunningham-DL,1st team 

J.J. Fadden-DL,1st team 

John Siekonic-DB, 1st team 

Augie Mitschke-P, 1st team 

1996 Mike Hankins, TB, 1st team 

Mike Gundersdorf, WR, 1st team 

Jason Majiros, OL, 1st team 

Matt Rodarmel, DL, 1st team 


Aaron Wilk, DB, 1st team 

Boo Perry, QB, 2nd team 

Augie Mitschke, TE/P, 2nd team 

Joe Ruddy, OL, 2nd team 

Jason Nocella, OL, 2nd team 

Joe Sinkovich, LB, 2nd team 

Jim Poepperling, LB, 2nd team 

Tulio Santiago, DB, 2nd team 

John Siekonic, DB, 2nd team 

Ryan Alston, KR, 2nd team 

1997 Jason Weaver, DB, 1st team 

Chris Shannon, LB, 1st team 

Brandon Carlin, DL, 1st team 

Jason Nocella, OL, 1st team 

Augie Mitschke, P-TE, 1st team 

Mike Hankins, RB, 1st team 


1998 Mike Hankins, RB, 1st team 

Ryan James, TE, 1st team 

Brian Miller, WR, 1st team 

Dave Kish, OL, 1st team 

Chris Shannon, LB, 1st team 

Tony DaRe, LB, 1st team 

Mark Hendry, DB, 1st team 

Brandon Carlin, DL, 1st team 

Neil Rine, QB, 2nd team 

Jason Phillips, WR, 2nd team 

Brian Bader, DL, 2nd team 

Matt Diltz, K, 2nd team 

1999 Mike Hankins, RB, 1st team (also MVP) 

Jason Phillips, WR, 1st team 

Ryan James, TE, 1st team 





1999 (cont.) Tony DaRe, LB, 1st team 

Demetri Tzovolos, DL, 1st team 

Jeff Marshman, QB, 2nd team 

Matt Berger, OL, 2nd team 

Brian Bader, DL, 2nd team 

Justin Holmes, DB, 2nd team 

Don Hindmarsh, P, 2nd team 

2000 Jeff Marshman, QB, 1st team 

Matt Berger, OL, 1st team 

Ryan James, WR, 1st team 

Frank McCabe, TE, 1st team 

Jermaine Richardson, DL, 1st team 


Mark Hendry, DB, 1st team 

Mike DaRe, LB, 1st team 

Mike Verton, DB, 2nd team 

Steve Rogers, LB, 2nd team 

Steve Rogers, LB (Rookie of the Year) 

2001 Brett Trichilo, RB, 1st team 

Tim Letcher, OL, 1st team 


Mike DaRe, LB, 1st team 

Dustin Bernatovich, DL, 2nd team 

Will McLaughlin, K, 2nd team 

2002 Mike DaRe, LB, 1st team 

Mike Liberski, OL, 1st team 

Dustin Bernatovich, DL, 2nd team 

Julian Morales, DL, 2nd team 

Steve Rogers, LB, 2nd team 

2003 Brett Trichilo, RB, 1st team (also MVP) 

Jason Holloway, OL, 1st team 

Tom Wighard, OL, 1st team 

Steve Rogers, LB, 1st team 

Jason Mitkowski, LB, 1st team 

Thaddeus Shockley, DB, 1st team 

Julian Morales, DL, 1st team 

Jon Jamison, DB, 2nd team 

Kyle Gallagher, RB, 2nd team 

2004 Brett Trichilo, RB, 1st team (also MVP) 

2004 (cont.) Matt Pizzaro, TE, 1st team 

Kevin Wetzel, OL, 1st team 

Mike Bolsar, DL, 1st team 

Julian Morales, DL, 1st team 


(Rookie of the Year) 

Kyle Gallagher, RB, 2nd team 

Jon Jamison, DB, 2nd team 

Kyle Devlin, P, 2nd team 

2005 Kyle Follweiler, LB, 1st team 

(also Defensive MVP) 

Anthony Serafi n, DL, 1st team 

Matt Pizarro, TE, 1st team 

Jim Jordan, WR, 2nd team 

Jordan Purdy, OL, 2nd team 

Bo Tkach, RS, 2nd team 

Jason Acquaye, DL, 2nd team 

Tyler Henninger, LB, 2nd team 

John Darrah, DB, 2nd team 

2006 Kyle Follweiler, LB, 1st team 


Jim Jordan, WR, 1st team 

(also Offensive MVP) 

Al Karaffa, QB, 1st team 

Matt Pizarro, TE, 1st team 

Jordan Purdy, OL, 1st team 

Anthony Serafin, DL, 1st team 

Keith Cavallotti, DL, 1st team 

Jason Acquaye, DL, 1st team 

Tyler Henninger, LB, 1st team 

Mike Ferriero, DB, 1st team 

Tom Andreopoulos, RB, 1st team 

Ryan Gallagher, FB, 2nd team 

Josh George, OL, 2nd team 

Jake Grande, DB, 2nd team 

2007 Josh George, OL, 1st team 



Jason Acquaye, DL, 1st team 


Drew Letcavage, TE, 2nd team 

Jason Prushinski, WR, 2nd team 

Corey Gilroy, DB, 2nd team 





2008 Josh George, OL, 1st team 

Chris Horn, K, 1st team 

Jason Prushinski, WR, 1st team 

Drew Letcavage, LB, 2nd team 

Kevin Gerhart, DB, 2nd team 

Aireil Adams, Returner, 2nd team 

Mario Della Fortuna, P, 2nd team 

2009 Kevin Gerhart, DB - 1st Team 

Jordan D’Emilio, WR - 2nd Team 

Chris Swinarski, DL - 2nd Team 

Sean Madden, KR - 2nd Team 

Nick Genuardi, P - 2nd Team 

Andrew Yacina, LB - 

Co-Rookie of the Year 

2010 Kevin Gerhart, DB - 1st Team 

Tate Moore-Jacobs, LB - 1st Team 

Chris Horn, K/P - 1st Team 

Jordan D’Emilio, WR - 2nd Team 

Anthony Dorunda, TE - 2nd Team 

2011 Zach Tivald, RB - 1st Team 

Ben Webb, OL - 1st Team 

Tate Moore-Jacobs, LB - 1st Team 

Todd Eagles, WR - 2nd Team 

Rob Houseknecht, DL - 2nd Team 

Andrew Regan, KR - 2nd Team 

Melberger Award 

(Division III Player of the Year) 



Academic All-American 

2000 Frank McCabe, TE, 1st team 

2002 Mike Liberski, OL, 1st team 

2003 Mike Liberski, OL, 1st team 

2006 Bryan Vivaldo, DB, 1st team 

A.P. All-State First Team 

1949 John Floriewicz, FB 

1957 Ron Recigno, HB 


Paul Purta, HB 

1967 Brinley Varchol, LB 

1968 Joe Skvarla, OE 

Joe Wiendl, S 

1969 John Williamson, DE 

1972 Frank Galicki, LB 

Wilkes All-Time Coaching Records 

NAME RECORD YRS PCT 

George Ralston 41-32-4 1946-54, 57 .558 

Russ Picton 2-12-1 1955-56 .167 

Francis Pinkowski 6-26 1958-61 .188 

Rollie Schmidt 90-73-1 1962-1981 .552 

Bill Unsworth 25-51-1 1982-90 .331 

Joe DeMelfi 31-30-1 1990-95 .508 

Frank Sheptock 98-70 1996-Present .583 

TOTAL 293-294-8 66 SEASONS .492 


Wilkes Football Year-by-Year 

1946 (6-0) 

George Ralston 

Keystone JC W 14-0 

Pittston Voc. W 40-0 

Bucknell JV W 7-6 

Dickinson JC W 20-7 

King’s W 7-0 

Wyo. Seminary W 7-0 

1947 (6-1-1) 


Army JV L 0-13 

Pittston Voc. W 13-5 

New York A&M W 54-0 

Keystone JC W 34-0 


National JC T 6-6 

Lycoming W 33-12 

Wyo. Seminary W 13-7 

1948 (6-2-1) 


Bloomsburg St. L 0-25 

St. Francis L 0-31 

Hartwick W 14-6 

National Farm W 28-13 

Mansfi eld St. T 7-7 


Rider W 14-0 

Steubenville W 14-0 


1949 (7-1-1) 


Bloomsburg St. W 20-7 

St. Francis T 14-14 

Upsala W 13-7 

Bridgeport W 21-13 

Ithaca W 28-66 


Rider L 34-41 

National Farm W 53-6 


1950 (3-4) 



Bridgeport L 13-25 

Ithaca W 14-7 


Bloomsburg L 7-27 

Maryland St. L 13-47 


1951 (1-5) 



Ithaca L 0-6 




King’s L 7-27 

1952 (3-4-1) 


Trenton St. T 7-7 


Ithaca W 26-0 

Hofstra L 13-20 

Adelphi L 14-19 

Moravian W 15-6 



1953 (3-5) 



Lebanon Valley L 6-15 

Ithaca W 26-7 


Trenton St. W 31-0 

Adelphi W 14-13 


Moravian L 6-14 

1954 (4-3) 


Lebanon Valley W 19-0 

Ithaca W 28-8 




Bridgeport T 46-46 


1955 (1-6-1) 

Russ Picton 


Ithaca L 7-12 





Bridgeport T 0-0 


1956 (1-6) 

Russ Picton 



Ithaca W 12-0 

Ursinus L 6-20 

Susquehanna L 7-31 

Lycoming L 6-26 

PMC L 13-25 




Wilkes Football Year-by-Year (cont.) 

1957 (2-7) 




Ithaca L 0-19 

Ursinus W 39-0 


Juniata L 0-38 

Dickinson W 13-0 

Scranton L 0-27 


1958 (1-8) 

Francis Pinkowski 

Ithaca L 0-27 

PMC L 14-20 

Ursinus W 8-0 






Dickinson L 0-12 

1959 (2-5) 




PMC L 6-21 



Susquehanna W 12-7 


1960 (2-7) 




PMC L 0-12 





Haverford W 33-12 


1961 (1-6) 



PMC L 0-7 



Dickinson L 6-7 



1962 (3-4) 

Rollie Schmidt 


PMC L 0-30 


Drexel L 12-14 



Wagner W 12-6 

1963 (3-5) 




PMC L 12-15 


Drexel L 14-23 

Juniata L 6-7 

Delaware Valley W 19-13 


1964 (1-6) 




Upsala L 8-28 



Delaware Valley L 13-21 

Albright L 14-48 

1965 (7-1) 




Upsala L 20-26 


Muhlenberg W 34-12 

Juniata W 30-20 


Albright W 37-7 

1966 (8-0) 


East Stroudsburg W 10-0 





Drexel W 14-9 


PMC W 36-9 

1967 (8-0) 


Upsala W 23-14 




Drexel W 13-3 




PMC W 27-0 


1968 (8-0) 


Vermont W 31-9 



Ithaca W 28-19 


PMC W 34-0 


1969 (6-2) 





Ithaca L 7-13 

Vermont W 17-7 


PMC W 34-0 

Indiana (Pa.) L 0-14 

1970 (3-4-1) 



Moravian T 14-14 


Ithaca L 21-25 

Alfred W 16-14 

East Stroudsburg L 0-30 

So. Connecticut W 20-17 

Muskingum W 14-12 

1971 (6-2) 






Juniata W 3-0 


East Stroudsburg W 15-14 

Muskingum W 41-6 

1972 (4-5) 





Upsala W 14-0 





King’s Point L 10-17 

1973 (5-3) 





Upsala W 32-7 

Ithaca L 6-39 



King’s Point L 13-34 

1974 (7-2) 


C.W. Post L 6-44 






Upsala W 15-8 



1975 (3-5) 


Clarion L 7-17 

Bloomsburg W 41-19 

Upsala W 27- 8 

Ithaca L 0-30 





1976 (3-5) 




Bloomsburg W 31-21 

Upsala L 0-7 





1977 (4-5) 





Upsala L 2-9 




Juniata L 3-5 




1978 (4-5) 






W. Maryland L 7-27 


FDU-Madison W 29-9 



1979 (4-4) 




Upsala W 20-3 






1980 (3-6) 





Trenton St. L 21-28 



Ramapo L 18-23 

Juniata W 8-7 


1981 (0-9) 








Johns Hopkins L 7-46 

FDU-Madison L 15-20 


1982 (1-8) 

Bill Unsworth 

Upsala L 0-30 






Johns Hopkins L 0-42 



1983 (2-7) 

Bill Unsworth 

Upsala L 0-28 






Widener L 7-41 



1984 (1-7-1) 

Bill Unsworth 

Upsala L 6-16 




Juniata T 14-14 





1985 (4-6) 

Bill Unsworth 



at Lycoming L 3-27 


at Moravian L 20-21 

at Juniata L 6-34 


at Widener L 7-14 

at FDU-Madison L 6-23 


1986 (7-3) 

Bill Unsworth 

at Lebanon Valley W 32-0 

at Upsala W 17-10 


at Susquehanna L 3-24 



at Albright W 38-7 

Widener W 24-14 


at Delaware Valley W 24-20 

1987 (7-3) 

Bill Unsworth 

Cortland St. W 30-28 












1988 (2-8) 

Bill Unsworth 

at Cortland St. L 0-37 






at Lebanon Valley L 14-35 




1989 (1-9) 

Bill Unsworth 

Courtland St. L 7-35 

at Albright L 7-13 



at Wesley W 35-7 

at Delaware Valley L 20-38 





1990 (1-9) 

Joe DeMelfi 

at Cortland St. L 0-49 




Wesley W 24-13 






1991 (1-9) 

Joe DeMelfi 

Cortland St. L 6-67 


Susqehanna L 6-14 




at W. Conn. W 17-15 




1992 (5-4-1) 

Joe DeMelfi 

Plymouth State W 35-24 



at Moravian ¬L 14-28 




at Widener T 14-14 



1993 (10-1) 

Joe DeMelfi 

at Plymouth St. W 17-7 




at Juniata W 28-14 


at Widener W 36-15 



at King’s W 41-14 

Frostburg St. + L 25-26 

+ NCAA Playoff 

1994 (9-2) 

Joe DeMelfi 

at S. Conn. L 7-28 


at Wm. Paterson W 7-6 



at FDU-Madison W 21-15 


at Lycoming W 26-20 

at Susquehanna W 25-16 


at Stony Brook #^ W 28-21 

# ECAC SE Playoff 

^ Overtime 

1995 (5-5) 

Joe DeMelfi 







Wm. Patterson W 17-0 




1996 (8-3) 

Frank Sheptock 









Montclair St. W 14-10 




Frostburg St. # L 21-24 

# ECAC SW Playoff 

1997 (5-5) 






Wesley L 17-31 


at Montclair St. L 12-15 


at Moravian W 27-21 


1998 (5-4) 





at Leb. Valley W 44-0 

at Wesley ^ L 18-25 





^ Overtime 

1999 (7-4) 








at Ursinus L 10-16 

at Leb. Valley W 27-25 

at Moravian ^ L 22-28 


FDU-Madison # W 27-6 

# ECAC Southeast Playoff 

^ Overtime 

2000 (5-6) 








at Ithaca L 13-16 



at King’s L 0-20 

at Muhlenberg # L 22-26 

# ECAC Southwest Playoff 

2001 (4-6) 


at Montclair St. L 0-28 




at Del. Valley W 41-25 






2002 (7-4) 


Monclair St. W 31-7 



at FDU-Florham W 2826 







at King’s Point # W 33-7 

# ECAC S. Atlantic Playoff 

2003 (8-3) 




FDU-Florham W 34-0 








Wash. & Jeff. # L 19-41 

#ECAC Southwest Playoff 

2004 (6-4) 









at Susquehanna W 35-28 



at Delawre Valley L 0-12 


2005 (8-3) 


at Wm. Paterson L 17-21 


at Delawre Valley L 14-17 








Rowan + L 3-42 


2006 (11-1) 


at Wm. Paterson W 31-3 


Delaware Valley ^ W 14-7 

at FDU-Florham W 30-16 







Wash. & Lee + W 42-0 

Rowan + L 14-21 


^ Overtime 

2007 (4-6) 


Wm. Patterson L 16-17 

Montclair St. L 7-14 

Rowan L 13-14 

at Lebanon Valley^ W 29-22 







^ Overtime 

2008 (4-6) 


at Muhlenberg L 21-34 

at Montclair State L 6-13 

Christopher 

Newport L 20-21 








2009 (6-5) 


Muhlenberg W 14-12 

Montclair State W 37-10 

at Christopher 

Newport W 24-17 



at Delaware Valley L 0-23 





at Franklin 

& Marshall # L 24-29 

# ECAC Playoff Game 

2010 (6-5) 


Waynesburg W 38-35 

Springfield L 7-44 

at Utica L 10-24 


at Lebanon Valley W 35-28 (OT) 






Moravian # L 14-26 

# ECAC Playoff Game 

2011 (4-5) 


at Susquehanna L 30-33 (OT) 








Stevenson W 43-34 


The Middle Atlantic Conference 

The MAC (Middle Atlantic Conferences) was organized on December 11, 1912 as a loose confederation of colleges. The first annual 

meeting occurred on May 16, 1913, followed by the first conference track meet at Lafayette College the next day. The Middle Atlantic 

Collegiate Wrestling Association, formed in March 1925, was the first to name a Middle Atlantic Champion. In 1952 the conference 

unified and recognized competition in all sports. Many of the universities left the conference in 1974 when the NCAA created 

Divisions I, II, and III. The MAC added women’s athletics in 1978. 

Major changes occurred in 1993. Ten schools left to form their own association; their departure served as a catalyst for the remaining 

sixteen schools to form a streamlined, efficient, dual-league organization. This “new look” was part of a national movement to consolidate 

similar institutions for competitive athletic opportunities while increasing presidential involvement in the setting of athletic policy. 

In 1999, spurred by changes in the NCAA championship structure, the MAC formed as an umbrella for three conferences - 

Freedom, Commonwealth, and Middle Atlantic. 

Current members are Albright College, Alvernia University, Arcadia University, Delaware Valley College, DeSales University, Eastern 

University, Elizabethtown College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, the College at Florham, Hood College, King’s College, Lebanon 

Valley College, Lycoming College, Manhattanville College, Messiah College, Misericordia University, Stevenson University, Widener 

University, and Wilkes University. 

Currently, the MAC sponsors competition in eleven men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track and 

field, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, and outdoor track and field. The eleven women’s sports are: basketball, cross country, field 

hockey, indoor track and field, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, outdoor track and field, and volleyball. 

Albright 

Lions 

Lycoming 

Warriors 

FDU-Florham 

Devils 

King’s 

Monarchs 

Misericordia 

Cougars 

Lebanon Valley 

Dutchmen 

Delaware Valley 

Aggies 

Widener 

Pride 

Stevenson 

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