Aug. 30, 1999
Chris Boden
Senior
Quarterback
1998 Highlights
- 1998 Ernie Davis award winner.
- Completed 262 of 453 passes for 3,050 yards.
- Tallied 31 touchdown passes.
- Holds 18 Villanova school records.
- Named a 1997 All-American
Career Numbers - 7,088 Passing Yards
- 574 Completions
- 75 Touchdown Passes
- .611 Completion Percentage
- 18 School Records
Brian Westbrook
Junior
Running Back
1998 Highlights
- Became the first player in NCAA history, at any level, to rush for 1,000 yards and receive for 1,000 in the same season.
- Recorded 26 touchdowns in the Wildcats? 11 games.
- Led the NCAA I-AA in scoring with 160 points.
- Set an NCAA I-AA record with 3,026 all-purpose yards.
- 1998 first team selections:
AP All-American
Atlantic 10
ECAC
?98 Season Numbers
- 1,144 Receiving Yards
- 1,046 Rushing Yards
- 3,026 All-Purpose Yards
- 836 Return Yards
- 26 Touchdowns
- 13 School Records
Ryan Knight
Senior
Offensive Guard
1998 Highlights
- Voted as a preseason All-American by the Sports Network.
- Named first team All-ECAC for second straight year.
- Earned second team All-Atlantic 10 honors.
- Named to the 1999 preseason first team All-Atlantic 10 squad.
Casey Hannon
Sophomore
Place Kicker
1998 Highlights
- Voted a 1999 preseason All-Atlantic 10 performer.
- Earned second team distinction from the Atlantic 10 and the ECAC.
- Converted 10 of 12 FG attempts.
- Kicked a career-long 41 yard FG against Northeastern
- Connected on a 35-yard attempt in overtime to defeat Delaware.
Ducarmel Augustin
Junior
Running Back
1998 Highlights
- Tallied 20 receptions for 157 yards prior to season-ending knee injury.
- Rushed for 48 yards on 11 carries.
- Scored one rushing and one receiving touchdown.
David Heckard
Senior
Linebacker
1998 Highlights
- Tallied 59 tackles, despite missing four games due to a knee injury.
- Had a game-high 11 tackles versus Pittsburgh.
Shaun Lyons
Senior
Linebacker
1998 Highlights
- Voted a 1999 preseason All-Atlantic 10 performer.
- Earned third team All-Atlantic 10 honors.
- Led the Wildcats in tackles for the third straight year with 104.
Stan Bennett
Junior
Offensive Tackle
1998 Highlights
- Started all 11 games at tackle.
- An outstanding pass blocker with sound technique.
- Has started all 24 games of his Villanova career.
DeLonne Kelly
Senior
Strong Safety
1998 Highlights
- Started all 11 games and tallied 94 tackles.
- Recorded a career-high 12 tackles versus UMass.
- Against William & Mary, he tallied 11 stops, two pass break-ups and one fumble recovery.
Steve Ward
Junior
Wide Receiver
1998 Highlights
- Recorded 60 receptions for 818 yards and five touchdowns.
- His 60 receptions ranks sixth all-time on VU?s single season reception list.
- Tallied three 100+ receiving yard games.
Matt Engel
Senior
Offensive Guard
1998 Highlights
- Started all 11 games for the Wildcats at guard.
- Fiery competitor who playes with great emotion.
Hezekiah Lewis
Senior
Cornerback
1998 Highlights
- Voted a 1999 preseason All-Atlantic 10 performer.
- Named second team All-Atlantic 10.
- Led the Wildcats with five interceptions.
- Finished third on the team with 71 tackles.
