Sept. 15, 1999
No. 21 Villanova (1-1, 1-0 A-10)
vs
No. 2 Massachusetts (1-0, 1-0 A-10)
Saturday, September 18, 1999 - Noon
Villanova Stadium - Villanova, Pa.
SERIES INFORMATION
First Meeting: 1961, VU 33-13
Overall: VU leads 9-7-0
Overall Under Talley: 5-4
Last VU Win: 10/11/97, 49-27
Last UM Win: 10/24/98, 36-26
Streak: VU has won 2 of last 3
1999 Schedule
Sept. 4 at Air Force L, 37-13Sept. 11 at Richmond W, 35-30Sept. 18 Massachusetts NoonSept. 25 at Pennsylvania 5:00 p.m.Oct. 2 James Madison 1:00 p.m.Oct. 9 at William & Mary NoonOct. 16 at Connecticut 1:30 p.m.Oct. 23 Northeastern 1:00 p.m.Oct. 30 at New Hampshire NoonNov. 13 Youngstown State 1:00 p.m.Nov. 20 Delaware 1:00 p.m.
Bold face denotes Atlantic 10 Conference game.All times listed are eastern time.
Media Information - Interview RequestsAll Interview requests should be directed toward
Dean Kenefick, Director of Media Relations.
Radio
Pregame Show - 11:00 a.m.
Game Coverage - Noon
WFIL - 560-AM
WJNN - 106.7 FM
Play By Play - Joe Eichhorn
Color Analysis - Ryan Fannon
All Wildcat games can be heard on the internet through the broadcast.com system.
TEAM COMPARISON
VILLANOVA (two games) OFFENSE MASSACHUSETTS (one game) 24.0 Points Per Game 34.0 41 First Downs 24 160 Rushing Yards 161 80.0 Avg. Rushing Yards 161.0 Per Game 55 Rushing Attempts 47 2.9 Avg. Yards Per Rush 3.4 554 Passing Yards 227 277.0 Avg. Passing Yards 227.0 Per Game 77 Passes Attempted 32 46 Passes Completed 19 7.2 Avg. Yards Per Pass 7.0 714 Total Offensive Yardage 388 367.0 Avg. Total Offense Per Game 388.0 15.8 Avg. Kickoff Return 26.3 5.0 Avg. Punt Return 8.0 7 for 23 (30%) Third Down Conversions 7 for 17 (41%) 1 for 2 (50%) Fourth Down Conversions 1 for 3 (33%)
DEFENSE 33.5 Avg. Points Per Game 19.0 55 First Downs Allowed 26 509 Rushing Yards Allowed 142 254.5 Avg. Rushing Yards Allowed 142.0 113 Rushing Attempts Allowed 41 4.5 Avg. Yards Per Rush Allowed 3.5 480 Passing Yards Allowed 351 240.0 Avg. Passing Yards Allowed 351.0 51 Pass Attempts Allowed 44 32 Pass Completions Allowed 26 9.4 Avg. Yards Per Pass 7.9 989 Total Offensive Yardage 493 494.5 Avg. Total Offense Allowed 493.0 18.6 Avg. Kickoff Return Allowed 19.1 7.0 Avg. Punt Return Allowed 16.0 15 for 31 (48%) Third Down Conversions Allowed 6 for 16 (37 %) 3 for 5 (60%) Fourth Down Conversions Allowed 3 for 5 (60 %)
UMASS REPORT: The Minutemen, who are ranked No. 2 in the nation, opened defense of their National Championship last Saturday in convincing style as they defeated New Hampshire by a score of 34-19. Entering the fourth quarter, UMass led 34-3. Running back Marcel Shipp carried 35 times for 145 yards and a touchdown to lead the UMass attack. At quarterback, Todd Bankhead completed 19-of-32 for 227 yards and four touchdowns. All four of Bankhead's touchdown passes went to wide receiver Adrian Zullo. Sean Higgins led the Minutemen in receiving with seven catches for 74 yards. On defense, linebacker Kole Ayi made a game-high 16 tackles, while strong safety Brian Smith tallied 15 tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss.
MINUTEMEN HEAD COACH MARK WHIPPLE: UMass is led by second-year head coach Mark Whipple. During his short tenure in Amherst, Whipple has guided the Minutemen to a 13-3 mark. His first year at UMass was a magical one, as he led the Minutemen to the I-AA National Championship. The year before Whipple arrived in Amherst, UMass recorded just a 2-9 record. For his efforts last season, Whipple was named GTE National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association. Before arriving at UMass, Whipple was the head coach at Brown University where he compiled a 24-16 record from 1994-97. His 1997 Brown team established school records for total offense, first downs and passing yards. Before Brown, Whipple was the head coach at New Haven from 1988-1993 where he tallied 48-17 record, including leading New Haven to back-to-back playoff appearances in 1992 and 1993. His 1992 squad advanced to the national semi-finals. Whipple has served as an assistant at New Hampshire, the USFL's Arizona Wranglers, Union College and St. Lawrence University.
1999 Atlantic 10 Standings
A-10 OverallTeam W L Pct. W L Pct.Villanova 1 0 1.000 1 1 .500Delaware 1 0 1.000 2 0 1.000James Madison 1 0 1.000 1 1 .500Massachusetts 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000New Hampshire 1 1 .500 1 1 .500William & Mary 0 1 .000 0 2 .000Northeastern 0 1 .000 1 1 .500Rhode Island 0 1 .000 0 1 .000Richmond 0 1 .000 1 1 .500Maine 0 0 .000 0 2 .000Connecticut 0 0 .000 0 2 .000
1999 PRESEASON Honors
First Team All-Atlantic 10
Brian Westbrook RB/KRRyan Knight OLShaun Lyons LBHezekiah Lewis DB
Second Team All-Atlantic 10Casey Hannon PK
Sporting News Pre-Season All-American
Ryan Knight OLBrian Westbrook KR
Atlantic 10 Rookie of the WeekLB Jason McMillion (Sept. 12)
Injury ReportThe following is the injury report for the Massachusetts game on Sept. 18
David Heckard (Sr./ LB)
Injured left knee. Questionable for Massachusetts
Chris Janik (Sr./LB)
Neck sprain. Out for Massachusetts
Brian Westbrook (Jr./ RB)
Injured left knee. Out for the season
The Sports Network - I-AA Poll (9/13/99)
No Team 1 Georgia Southern 2 Massachusetts 3 Montana 4 Appalachian State 5 Illinois State 6 Northern Iowa 7 Hofstra 8 Troy State 9 Delaware10 Hampton11 Southern12 Tennessee State13 Florida A&M14 Western Illinois15 McNeese State16 Northern Arizona17 Lehigh18 Montana State19 Richmond20 Youngstown State21 South Florida22 VILLANOVA23 Northwestern State24 Jackson State25 East Tennessee State
teamlink.com - Top 25 (9/13/99)
No Team 1. Georgia Southern 2. Massachusetts 3. Montana 4. Illinois St 5. Hampton 6. Tennessee St 7. Northern Iowa 8. Hofstra 9. Appalachian St10. Southern11. Delaware12. Troy St13. Florida A&M14. Northern Arizona15. Western Illinois16. McNeese St17. Lehigh18. Montana St19. Jackson St20. Northwestern St21. Youngstown St21. Richmond23. South Florida24. East Tennessee State25. VILLANOVA
ESPN/USA TODAY - Top 25 (9/13/99)
No Team 1. Georgia Southern 2. Massachusetts 3. Appalachian St 4. Troy St 5. Montana 6. Northern Iowa 7. Illinois St 8. Hofstra 9. Delaware10. Tennessee St11. Hampton12. Southern13. Florida A&M14. Western Illinois15. McNeese St16. Northern Arizona17. Youngstown St18. Richmond19. Northwestern St20. Montana St21. VILLANOVA22. East Tennessee State23. Eastern Kentucky24. South Florida25. Lehigh
TALLEY'S TENURE: Entering his 15th season on the Main Line, head coach Andy Talley can feel responsible for every facet of the Villanova football program, having started it from scratch in 1985. In his career at Villanova, Talley has recorded a 95-57-1 mark making him the all-time winningest coach in Villanova history. Talley's 20-year overall coaching record currently stands at 123-73-2. During his career as the Wildcat mentor, Talley has guided Villanova to five NCAA playoff appearances (1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997) three Conference titles and one Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy. In 1997, Talley garnered the Eddie Robinson Award and the AFCA/GTE National Coach of the Year.
MONTH OF CHAMPIONS: This week's game against Massachusetts is the third of four-straight games versus defending champions. After leading off with defending WAC Champion Air Force on Sept. 4, the 'Cats played last Saturday at Atlantic 10 Champion Richmond. Following this Saturday's home contest against defending I-AA National Champion Massachusetts, Villanova will finish the month of September at crosstown rival and defending Ivy League Champion University of Pennsylvania on Sept. 25. The 11 opponents on Villanova's 1999 slate had a combined 83-46 record last season.
TOP 25 RETURN: After falling out of the top 25 on Monday, Oct, 26, 1998, Villanova returns this week and is ranked No. 21 by the ESPN/USA Today poll and No. 22 by The Sports Network. Last season, Villanova was not ranked to start the year and then climbed to high as No. 4 on Sept. 14. Vilanova fell from the polls after three straight losses in early October.
HOME SWEET HOME: Villanova holds a slim 9-7 advantage over Massachusetts in the all-time series between the two teams. However, Villanova has won eight of the nine meetings played at Villanova Stadium. In addition, an Andy Talley coached Villanova team has never lost to UMass at Villanova Stadium (4-0). In the 16 games played in the series, the visiting team has won on just three occasions.
RECORD BREAKER: Senior Chris Boden made Atlantic 10 history last Saturday, as he became the all-time touchdown pass leader in Atlantic 10 Conference history with 79 career scoring strikes. The previous record was held by Rhode Island's Tom Ehrhardt who threw 78 touchdown passes from 1984-86. With one Atlantic 10 record to his credit, Boden now has his sights set on two other conference marks. Entering play versus Massachusetts, Boden is 184 completions and 1,627 yards away from setting Atlantic 10 records in those categories.
27-STRAIGHT: Senior quarterback Chris Boden will be making his 27th consecutive start this Saturday versus Massachusetts. In his 26 straight starts, he has thrown at least one touchdown pass in all 26 games. In those 26 contests, Boden has tossed three or more scoring strikes 12 times. Only twice has Boden thrown just one touchdown pass in a game. The San Clemente, Calif., native has thrown for over 3,000 yards in two straight seasons (3,707 in 1997/ 3,050 in 1998).
SANGO STARS: Early on in the 1999 season, sophomore wide receiver Murle Sango has been quarterback Chris Boden's main target. Last Saturday at Richmond, Sango registered eight catches for 104 yards and two scores. This was the second-straight week that he has tied his career-best with eight receptions. Last season, Sango had 32 receptions for 422 yards and one touchdown in 11 games. After two games this year, he has recorded 16 receptions for 213 yards and four touchdowns.
BIG TARGET: Tight end Joe Kavanaugh has been a major force for the Wildcat offense this season. In two games, the 6-7, 250 pound Kavanaugh has tallied 12 catches for 145 yards. Last week at Richmond, he made five receptions for 67 yards. Due to injury, Kavanaugh played in just six games in 1998, tallying 10 receptions for 138 yards.
MIRACULOUS RECOVERY: In Villanova's 35-30 win at Richmond last Saturday, senior running back Roger Harriott had a modest 12 yards on five carries. His statistics, however, were not the real story. The fact that Harriott was even on the field in a Wildcat uniform was a feat in itself. On April 19 during spring practice, Harriott tore both his ACL and MCL and was expected to be sidelined for the season. Harriott defied all odds and returned to the field just four and a half months following the injury. Harriott is expected to have his workload increased as the season progresses.
GROUND ATTACK: After rushing for just 25 yards in the season opener at Air Force, Villanova gained 133 yards in last week's victory at Richmond. Leading the way on the ground for the 'Cats was junior Ducarmel Augustin who carried the ball a career-high 18 times for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Augustin also made an acrobatic one-hand catch for a 25-yard gain. Augustin looks to be rounding into top form after returning from a knee injury suffered against Richmond on Nov. 7, 1998.
DOUBLE DIGIT TACKLER: Strong safety DeLonne Kelly recorded double figures in tackles for the second straight week against Richmond with 10 total stops. In the season opener at Air Force, Kelly was credited with a game-high 18 tackles (nine solo/nine assisted), two tackles for loss and a pass break-up. The 18 tackles is the most by a Villanova player since linebacker Curtis Eller registered 22 stops at Connecticut during the 1992 season.
ROOKIE EARNS RAVE REVIEWS: Redshirt freshman Jason McMillion made his first start a memorable one last Saturday, when he earned Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week distinction for his play versus Richmond. The rookie registered seven tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss in the win. McMillion also ended a Richmond drive when he stopped Spider quarterback Jimmie Miles on fourth and one from the Villanova three-yard line. A native of Apopka, Fla., McMillion started at middle linebacker in place of the injured David Heckard.
PLAYING SMART: Villanova has done a good job thus far this season of not hurting themselves with penalties. After two contests, the 'Cats have seen yellow flags thrown against them five times for 43 yards. Last week against Richmond, Villanova was called for just one penalty for 15 yards.
IRON MAN: Junior offensive tackle Stan Bennett has started every game of his Villanova career and will be making his 27th consecutive start against Massachusetts this Saturday. As a true freshman in 1997, Bennett started all 13 games at guard before moving to tackle last year where he started all 11 contests.
BAD NEWS: The 1999 Villanova football season started off on a sour note when it was learned a week before pre-season camp on August 2 that All-American running back Brian Westbrook would be lost for the season due to a knee injury. The 5-9, 195 pound junior underwent an arthroscopic procedure in March and after an extensive rehabilitation program did not produce the desired results, Westbrook opted to have reconstructive surgery. Westbrook is coming off a sensational sophomore season where he became the first player in the history of NCAA football at any level to rush for 1,000 yards and receive for 1,000 yards in the same season. In 11 games in 1998, Westbrook gained 1,046 yards on 200 carries and scored 10 touchdowns and he made 89 receptions for 1,144 yards and 15 touchdowns. In addition, the Ft. Washington, Md., native tallied 836 yards in returns, including returning one kickoff for a touchdown. Besides leading all of I-AA in scoring with 160 points, Westbrook established an NCAA I-AA record for all-purpose yards in a season with 3,026. For his efforts last season, Westbrook was named first team All-American by both the Associated Press and The Sports Network. Westbrook will medically redshirt this year and will have two years of eligibility remaining beginning with the 2000 season.
OVERTIME HISTORY: During Andy Talley's tenure as Villanova's head football coach, the Wildcats have participated in five overtime games and have tallied a 3-2 record. Four of the five overtime games have been played at Villanova Stadium. Villanova's last overtime contest came in the home opener last year (Sept. 12, 1998) when the 'Cats defeated Delaware 34-31 on Casey Hannon's 35-yard field goal.
WILDCATS ON THE RADIO: Every Villanova football game this season will be carried live by the Villanova Football Radio Network. The flagship station for the Wildcats this season will be WFIL-AM 560. Also carrying Wildcat games in 1999 will be WJNN-FM 106.7 out of Cape May, N.J. Returning for his 13th season as Villanova's play-by-play man is Joe Eichhorn. Joining Eichhorn for an eighth consecutive year is Ryan Fannon. All 11 Wildcat gridiron contests will be broadcast live, with a pre-game show airing 30 minutes prior to kickoff during away games and one hour prior to kickoff for home games.
ANDY TALLEY RADIO SHOW: Continuing in 1999, WFIL-AM 560-AM, WZZD-AM 990 and WJNN-FM 106.7, will broadcast the Andy Talley Radio Show. The one-hour call-in show is hosted by color commentator Ryan Fannon and will provide a weekly recap of Villanova football games, as well as a preview of upcoming contests. The show will be held at the Wild Onion Restaurant located just up the street from Villanova Stadium on Conestoga Road. Throughout the one-hour program, Fannon and Coach Talley will take questions concerning all the teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference, as well as NCAA I-AA football on a national scene.
A-10 TELECONFERENCE: Beginning Monday, August 30 and running every Monday (except Labor Day) through Nov. 22, the Atlantic 10 will hold a weekly teleconference with all of the leagues head coaches. Villanova head coach Andy Talley will be on every Monday at 10:30 a.m. For more information on the teleconference, contact the Atlantic 10 Conference office.
1999 Game-By-Game
Game One - Air Force 37, Villanova 13
Sept. 4, 1999 - Falcon Stadium
Colorado Springs, Colo.
For the third time in the last four years, Villanova opened its season against a I-A opponent, as the 'Cats traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., to take on the Air Force Falcons. Despite a valiant effort by the Wildcats, Air Force wore down the 'Cats to win 37-13.
After the Villanova defense stopped the Falcons on three straight downs on the game's first possession, Villanova drove 69 yards on seven plays in 2:19 and scored the first points of the game on a 12-yard pass from quarterback Chris Boden to sophomore wide receiver Murle Sango. Air Force responded on its next drive and evened the game at 7-7 on a Scott Becker one-yard run on fourth and goal. The Falcons would score 24 straight points to take a 24-7 halftime advantage.
With 54 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Villanova scored its second touchdown of the game when Boden and Sango teamed up again on a 39-yard scoring strike. The extra point was blocked and Villanova trailed 24-13 entering the fourth stanza.
Air Force put the game away with 5:01 left, when Jeremy Laster scored on a 13-yard scamper. The Falcons would add a late touchdown with 46 seconds remaining in the game and emerge victorious with a 37-13 victory.
Boden was sensational in the loss for the 'Cats, completing 27-of-45 for 304 yards and two scores. Sango equalled his career-high with eight catches for 109 yards and a career-best two touchdowns, while senior tight end Joe Kavanaugh recorded career-highs of seven receptions for 78 yards. On defense, senior strong safety DeLonne Kelly registered 18 tackles, while senior cornerback Hezekiah Lewis and junior linebacker Joe Quartey were each credited with 10 tackles and a fumble recovery.
Air Force was paced by quarterback Cale Bonds who completed 11-of-17 for 199 yards. Wide receiver Matt Farmer made seven catches for 92 yards. On the ground, Air Force rushed for 385 yards led by Leotis Palmer who gained 73 yards and one touchdown on four carries.
For the game, Air Force amassed 584 yards of total offense compared to Villanova who tallied 329 yards of total offense. Villanova was only able to rush for 25 yards.
Game Two - Villanova 35, Richmond 30
Sept. 11, 1999 - UR Stadium
Richmond, Va.
In last week?s five-point Villanova victory over Richmond, senior quarterback Chris Boden had yet another outstanding day behind center. Boden completed 19-of-31 passes on the afternoon for 250 yards and two touchdowns. With his two touchdowns, he set the all-time Atlantic 10/Yankee Conference record for career touchdown passes with 79, breaking the old mark of 78 set by Rhode Island?s Tom Ehrhardt between 1984-86. On the receiving end of eight of his passes was Murle Sango, who had 104 yards worth of receptions, including touchdown catches of 11 and 30 yards. Sango tied his career high for receptions and touchdowns, which he had set the week before against Air Force. He has now registered 100 yards receiving in each of the Wildcats? first two games.
On the ground for the 'Cats, junior Ducarmel Augustin rushed for 67 yards on a career-high 18 carries and scored two touchdowns. Coming up strong on the defensive end were Hezekiah Lewis and DeLonne Kelly who each had 10 tackles.
Villanova started the scoring early going ahead, 7-0, just 3:57 into the game on a five-yard touchdown run by Augustin. Richmond cut the lead to 7-3 after one quarter of play on a 33-yard field goal by Dou Kirchner. The high-powered Wildcat offense was just that in the second quarter, as Sango caught two Boden passes for scores to send Villanova ahead 21-3. With no time remaining on the clock before halftime, however, the Spiders scored on a 40-yard pass from Jimmie Miles to Dwaune Jones to cut the lead to 21-10.
At the 8:14 mark of the third quarter, the Wildcats extended their lead once again on a 15-yard scoring run by Augustin. Miles led Richmond back again and threw another scoring strike, this time on an eight-yard pass to Scott Fulton with 1:04 remaining in the third. The Spiders extra point failed, however, and the score stood at 28-16 after three quarters of play.
In the fourth quarter, Richmond edged to within five points, as Miles hit Ryan Tolhurst from 10 yards out to trim the lead to 28-23. The Wildcats ran down some clock on their next drive and scored at the 6:32 mark on a one-yard touchdown plunge by redshirt freshman Cameron Cross. The Spiders scored again on Miles' fourth touchdown pass of the day and got the ball back with time for one last drive. Villanova junior Kristian Ward sealed the victory for the Wildcats on third down, as he sacked Miles for a six-yard loss with time winding down.
Villanova Depth Chart
OFFENSE
TE 80 Joe Kavanaugh (6-7, 240, Sr) 85 Sean McCarthy (6-5,270, RFr)
OT 71 Stan Bennett (6-5, 295, Jr) 72 Chris Potter (6-5, 295, Fr)
OG 57 Ryan Knight (6-1, 290, Sr) 61 Brian Lewis (6-1, 260, So)
C 62 Robert Richardson (6-3, 275, So) 57 Ryan Knight (6-1, 290, Sr)
OT 70 Eamonn Allen (6-5, 275, So) 74 Jason Laskowski (6-4, 265, Jr)
OG 53 Matt Engel (6-4, 285, Sr) 76 Adam Barondess (6-3, 270, So)
QB 18 Chris Boden (6-2, 215, Sr) 10 Brett Gordon (5-10, 170, RFr)
RB 24 Ducarmel Augustin (6-0, 220, Jr) 5 Luke Stopper (5-10, 175, So)
FB 41 Cameron Cross (6-0, 210, RFr) 47 Ramond Jones (6-1, 230, Fr)
WR 81 Steve Ward (6-4, 200, Jr) 19 Shaz Brown (5-11, 180, RFr)
WR 2 Murle Sango (5-9, 175, So) 11 Brian White (5-10, 175, RFr)
DEFENSEDE 87 Darren Lenz (6-6, 255, Jr) 92 Kristian Ward (6-1, 255, Jr)
DT 64 Kwesi Solomon (6-3, 270, So) 98 Chuck Tornetta (6-0, 290, Fr)
DT 90 Willie Lewis (6-0, 260, Jr) 97 Craig Johnson (5-11, 280, Sr)
DE 59 Mark Crook (6-3, 245, Sr) 43 Joe Keating (6-2, 230, So)
OLB 13 Joe Quartey (6-0, 220, Jr) 45 Aaron Weems (6-2, 225, Sr)
ILB 42 Jason McMillion (5-11, 225, RFr) 56 David Heckard (6-0, 225, Sr)
OLB 54 Shaun Lyons (6-1, 230, Sr) 45 Aaron Weems (6-2, 225, Sr)
CB 3 Hezekiah Lewis (5-9, 175, Jr.) 21 Reggie Danage (5-9, 175, RFr)
CB 23 Brian Berko-Boateng (5-9, 165, So) 30 Aaron Smith (5-7, 170, Fr)
SS 1 DeLonne Kelly (5-9, 185, Sr) 15 Matt Bride (5-9, 195, Jr)
FS 9 Braheem Powell (6-1, 190, Jr) 36 Matt Reiter (6-1, 190, Jr) or 33 Darnell Greene (5-10, 175, RFr)
SPECIALISTS
PK 12 Casey Hannon (6-0, 185, So) 31 Chris Birch (6-2, 185, So)
P 31 Chris Birch (6-2, 185, So) 14 Conor Kinsella (6-1, 210, Jr)
H 8 Kevin Rogers (6-0, 180, Jr) 10 Brett Gordon (5-10, 170, RFr)LS 45 Aaron Weems (6-2, 225, Sr) 85 Sean McCarthy (6-5, 270, RFr)
KR 5 Luke Stopper (5-10, 175, So) 2 Murle Sango (5-9, 175, So)
PR 2 Murle Sango (5-9, 170, So) 11 Brian White (5-10, 175, RFr)
Massachusetts Depth Chart
OFFENSE LT 79 Corey Mitchell (6-4, 280, So.) 75 Joe Frawley (6-4, 268, Jr.)
LG 67 Mike Wynne (6-2, 285, Sr.) 65 Jamil Thomas (6-2, 278, Sr.)
C 70 Maikel Miret (6-3, 275, Fr.) 53 Ryan Woods (6-1, 270, Jr.)
RG 68 Tyler Lauback (6-3, 279, Jr.) 55 Scott Shearer (6-0, 236, Sr.)
RT 98 Cliff Bolden (6-4, 300, Sr.) 77 Bryah Gifford (6-3, 255, So.)
TE 17 Sean Higgins (6-2, 219, Sr) 89 Greg Ward (6-3, 220, Fr.)
WR 22 Steve Ley (6-2, 200, Jr.) 16 Eddie Bowman (6-1, 175, So.)
WR 2 Adrian Zullo (5-7, 151, So.) 15 Eric Bross (6-3, 200, So.)
QB 10 Todd Bankhead (6-3, 219, Sr.) 14 Ed Campbell (6-3, 202, Jr.)
FB 44 Pete Cariello (6-1, 233, So.) 43 Brian Kozikowski (6-2, 232, So.)
TB 5 Marcel Shipp (6-0, 208, Jr.) 8 Kevin Quinlan (5-10, 170, So.) DEFENSE
DE 93 Dan Schneider (6-4, 245, Jr.) 39 Joe Abasciano (6-1, 230, Sr.)
DT 99 Paul Bolden (6-4, 270, Jr.) 92 Mike Cirullo (6-3, 265, Jr.)
DT 98 Aaron Parker (6-3, 272, Sr.) 90 Khalil Blakely (6-3, 263, Fr.)
DE 54 Chris Price (6-3, 232, Sr.) 97 Pierce Royer (6-3, 221 So.)
OLB 42 Dan Healey (6-1, 214, Sr.) 6 Corey Potter (5-11, 200, Fr.)
ILB 50 Kole Ayi (6-0, 217, Jr.) 52 Compton Webster (5-11, 215, Jr.)
OLB 56 Matt Dawson (6-0, 214, Sr.) 6 Corey Potter (5-11, 200, Fr.)
CB 3 Jerard White (6-1, 208, Sr.) 31 Nelson Ovalles (5-11, 177, So.)
SS 20 Brian Smith (6-1, 195, Jr.) 21 Bryan King (6-0, 184, Jr.)
FS 1 Jeremy Robinson (6-2, 194, So.) 4 Lance Overby (6-1, 194, Jr.)
CB 19 Willie Hemmer (5-9, 188, Sr.) 23 Shawn Murray (5-11, 190, Fr.)
SPECIALISTS
PK 46 Jason Cherry (6-0, 160, So.) 39 Doug White (5-11, 170, Fr.)
P 41 David Sanger (6-2, 225, Fr.) 39 Doug White (5-11, 170, Fr.)
LS 55 Scott Shearer (6-0, 236, Sr.) 17 Sean Higgins (6-2, 219, Sr.) Hold 7 Kelly Seikhert (6-2, 213, Fr.) 10 Todd Bankhead (6-3, 219. Sr.)
KOR 2 Adrian Zullo (5-7, 151, So.) 27 Troy Lockman (5-10, 190, Jr.) PR 27 Troy Lockman (5-10, 190, Jr.) 37 Rafael Santos (5-10, 180, So.)
1999 INDIVIDUAL SEASON HIGHSRushing Attempts 18, Augustin vs. RichmondRushing Yards 65, Augustin vs. RichmondRushing Touchdowns 2 vs. RichmondPassing Attempts 45, Boden vs. AFPass Completions 27, Boden vs. AFPassing Yards 304, Boden vs. AFPassing Touchdowns 2, Boden vs. AF, RichmondTotal Offense 294, Boden vs. AFReceptions 8, Sango vs. AF, RichmondReceiving Yards 109, Sango vs. AFReceiving Touchdowns 2, Sango vs. AF, RichmondPoints 12, Sango, Augustin vs. two teamsField Goals N/AExtra Points 5, Hannon vs. RichmondInterceptions N/AMost Tackles 18, Kelly vs. AFMost Kickoff Return Yards 48, Sango vs. AFMost Punt Return Yards 10, White vs. AFAll-Purpose Yards 157, Sango vs. AF
1999 TEAM OFFENSE SEASON HIGHSFirst Downs 23, vs. RichmondRushing Yards 133, vs. RichmondPass Completions 27, vs. AFPassing Yards 304, vs. AFTotal Offense 383, vs. RichmondMost Plays 69, vs. RichmondTouchdowns 5, vs. RichmondPoints 35, vs. RichmondField Goals N/A
1999 TEAM DEFENSE SEASON HIGHSFewest First Downs 25, vs. RichmondFewest Offensive Yards 405, vs. RichmondFewest Pass Completions 11, vs. AFFewest Passing Yards 199, vs. AFFewest Rushing Yards 124, vs. RichmondMost Turnovers Gained 2, vs. AFMost Fumbles Recovered 2, vs. AFMost Passes Intercepted N/AMost Sacks 3, vs. Richmond
THE LAST TIME
VILLANOVA SHUTOUT AN OPPONENT:
Aug. 28, 1997 - Villanova 64, West Chester 0
VILLANOVA WAS SHUTOUT:
Nov. 9, 1996 - UNH 34, Villanova 0
A WILDCAT RETURNED A KICKOFF FOR A TD:
Sept. 5, 1998 - Brian Westbrook vs. Pittsburgh 89 yds.
AN OPPOSING PLAYER RETURNED A KICKOFF FOR A TD:
Oct. 16, 1994 - Dwight Robinson, JMU, 94 yds.
A WILDCAT RETURNED A PUNT FOR A TD:
Oct. 25, 1980 - David Martin vs. VMI, 75 yds.
AN OPPOSING PLAYER RETURNED A PUNT FOR A TD:
Oct. 8, 1994 - Mike Walker, Conn, 11 yds.
VILLANOVA BLOCKED A PUNT:
Oct. 24, 1998 - vs. Massachusetts
THE OPPONENT BLOCKED A PUNT:
Oct. 3 ,1998 - Maine
A WILDCAT INTERCEPTED THREE PASSES:
Nov. 30, 1990 - Orin Solomon vs. UNH
VILLANOVA RETURNED AN INT. FOR TD:
Oct. 26, 1996 - Brian Barajas vs. Richmond 72 yds.
AN OPPOSING PLAYER RETURNED AN INT. FOR A TD:
Nov. 9, 1996 - Jason Sweet, UNH, 79 yds.
VILLANOVA RETURNED A FUMBLE FOR A TD:
Sept. 26, 1998- Aaron Weems vs. W&M, 21 yds.
AN OPPOSING PLAYER RETURNED A FUMBLE FOR A TD:
Sept. 12, 1998 - Dale Koscielski (Delaware), 15 yds.
A WILDCAT KICKED FIVE FIELD GOALS IN A GAME:
Nov. 18, 1995 - Mark Kiefer vs. Richmond 37, 25, 42, 30, 30 yds.
A WILDCAT RUSHED FOR 100 YARDS IN A GAME:
Nov. 21, 1998- Brian Westbrook (41/173), vs. Rhode Island
TWO WILDCATS RUSHED FOR 100 YARDS IN A GAME:
Oct. 31, 1998 - B. Westbrook (13/112) & R. Harriott (14/100) vs. Fordham
A WILDCAT PASSED FOR OVER 300 YARDS IN A GAME:
Sept. 11 ,1999 - Chris Boden vs. Air Force, 304 yards
A WILDCAT PASSED FOR OVER 400 YARDS IN A GAME:
Sept. 12, 1998 - Chris Boden vs. Delaware, 422 yards
A WILDCAT HAD OVER 100 YARDS RECEIVING:
Sept. 11, 1999 - Murle Sango (8/104)
A WILDCAT HAD OVER 200 YARDS RECEIVING:
Nov. 2, 1996 - Brian Finneran vs. URI, 229 yds.
VILLANOVA PLAYED AN OVERTIME GAME:
Sept. 12, 1998 - VU 34, Delaware 31
VILLANOVA PLAYED A NIGHT GAME:
Aug. 28, 1997 - Villanova 64, West Chester 0
