The 2014 offense was the best in school history, but that squad had a lot of experience all around. With the 2015 offense being so young, it wasn't unreasonable to expect some growing pains. Despite the youth movement, the Golden Rams finished sixth in the PSAC in rushing, sixth in passing, and eighth in total offense. In the three losses in which West Chester was dominated - Lenoir-Rhyne, Shippensburg and Slippery Rock - the Golden Rams had 11 turnovers. In contrast, they only had 12 in the other eight games during the season. West Chester did manage to convert 43% of their third downs which was good for third in the PSAC.
Offensive Line
Junior left tackle Doug Gilbert was the most experienced linemen coming into the season and was awarded first team All-PSAC honors for the second year in a row. He was joined by sophomore right guard Tyler Drob as a first team honoree in his first season as a starter. The two were also named first team All-ECAC and second team All-Super Region One by Dan Hansen Football Gazette. Sophomore center Devan LaBau did a fine job, and when he was hampered by injury, was spelled by redshirt freshman Connor Walsh. Sophomores Vince Lostracco and Michael Unger completed the starting front five. Sophomore Evyn Stadulis also saw action in every game this year, getting one start at tackle.
Sophomore Alex Host and redshirt freshmen Eric Morrison and Jake Duncan also saw the field in several games this season. Tight end Shawn Driggins made six starts and was mainly used as a blocker this season. Overall, the entire offensive line only allowed 17 sacks this season which was good for 44th in the country at 1.55 sacks per game.
Quarterback
With the graduation of Harlon Hill finalist Sean McCartney and the unexpected unavailability of Andrew Derr, the quarterback job fell to sophomore Pat Moriarty. As could be reasonably expected, the results were somewhat inconsistent. His first two plays of 2015 were indicative of that fact. His first pass was a five-yard completion to Adam Dempsey while the second was an interception that later led to a Lenoir-Rhyne touchdown. The following week at Mercyhurst, Moriarty was 8 of 13, 212 yards and 2 touchdowns in the first half. Then in the second half, in a heavy rain, there was a lull: 1 of 8 for 7 yards and 1 interception. Until the final drive when he was 3 of 6 for 54 yards to get the team in position for a potential game winning field goal.
He sparkled against Kutztown - 30 of 40, 75.0%, 437 yards, 5 TD's - and was named ECAC Offensive Player of the Week. But struggled the following week at Shippensburg - 19 of 38, 50.0%, 244 yards, 1 TD, 3 int's. Another great performance against East Stroudsburg captured the division championship for the Golden Rams. Moriarty's season totals - 197 of 355, 55.5%, 2,655 yards, 28 TD, 13 int's - placed him in the upper half of the PSAC among quarterbacks.
Junior signal caller Alec Werner didn't see too much action and finished the season 20 of 38, 52.6%, 241 yards, 1 TD, 1 int. His most significant performance came at Shippensburg when he was inserted to give the scuffling offense a spark, which he appeared to do when he went 5 of 9 for 43 yards. But none of his three series of downs ended with points and Moriarty finished the game.
Wide Receiver
Unlike 2014 when just three players accounted for two-thirds of the receiving yards, this year's team had nine players with at least nine receptions and 100 yards. It was a tough season for senior tight end Tim Brown who missed the first two games as his eligibility was getting sorted out by the NCAA and the last two games due to an injury. But despite playing just seven games, he led the Golden Rams with 33 catches for 44 yards and 5 TD's and was named first team All-PSAC East and second team All-Super Region One by Dan Hansen Football Gazette.
Seniors Eddie Elliott (30 catches, 429 yards, 2 TD's)
and Adam Dempsey (28 catches, 345 yards, 1 TD) had at least one catch in every game they played. Elliott also had 243 yards and two touchdowns rushing and was named second team All-PSAC East.
Juniors Jim Hurley (24 catches, 442 yards, 5 TD's) and Shannon Mayer (17 catches, 319 yards, 5 TD's) had an increased role this season. A.J. DePietro (9 catches, 172 yards, 4 TD's) looked to be a favorite target after he made two touchdown catches in the opener against Lenoir-Rhyne.
Sophomore transfer Tyler Karpinski (25 catches, 310 yards, 3 TD's) made a significant contribution in his first season in purple and gold.
Running Back
For the first time since 2011, the Golden Rams did not have a 1,000 yard rusher, but with the sixth-best rushing team in the PSAC averaging 171 yards per game, they were certainly getting it done. Speedy sophomore Jarel Elder (119 carries, 561 yards, 5 TD's) and senior Brandon Monk (115 carries, 546 yards, 5 TD's) had nearly identical numbers on the season. Both played a part in the passing game with Elder making 20 catches for 163 yards and 1 TD and Monk snaring 10 balls for 100 yards. Each was awarded PSAC East Offensive Player of the Week, Elder after Seton Hill and Monk after East Stroudsburg. Monk also received first team All-PSAC East and honorable mention All-ECAC honors.
Sophomore transfer Eerin Young (29 carries, 243 yards, 2 TD's) and redshirt freshman Mike Class (33 carries, 149 yards) certainly showed what they can do when given the opportunity. Sophomore Anthony Brown (9 carries, 37 yards, 1 TD) also provided reliable hands in the punt return game.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Tim Brown with a touchdown against Bloomsburg (Photo Bert Garbutt)
Eddie Elliott brings down a TD against East Stroudsburg (Photo Ron Hockman)
Adam Dempsey makes a catch along the sideline (Photo Bert Garbutt)
Jim Hurley turns up field after a catch (Photo Ron Hockman)
Shannon Mayer had 5 TD's this season (Photo Bert Garbutt)
A.J. DePietro scores against Slippery Rock (Photo Ron Hockman)
Tyler Karpinski had 25 catches this season (Photo Ron Hockman)
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Teams News - 2015 Season Review - Special Teams
The special teams really reflected the experience of the players in their roles. The return game had a lot of experience and excelled while the kick game had a lot of youth and was inconsistent.
The punt return game was improved over 2014, as the team was sixth in the PSAC and #39 in the country with an average return of 12.0 yards. Monk was third in the PSAC with a 9.8 yard average per return. The highlight in this was Tyler Karpinski's 70-yard return for touchdown at Cheyney in his only return of the season. But when Monk got hurt at Mercyhurst, in the pouring rain, Anthony Brown stepped in and had three returns for 19 yards as well.
This was the final season for long snapper Charles Kuklinski, while Karpinski performed the holding duties this season.
Kick and Punt Returns
The punt return game was improved over 2014, as the team was sixth in the PSAC and #39 in the country with an average return of 12.0 yards. Monk was third in the PSAC with a 9.8 yard average per return. The highlight in this was Tyler Karpinski's 70-yard return for touchdown at Cheyney in his only return of the season. But when Monk got hurt at Mercyhurst, in the pouring rain, Anthony Brown stepped in and had three returns for 19 yards as well.
Kick Scoring
Paulison led West Chester with 67 points this season (Photo Bert Garbutt)
Solis was 9 of 9 on PAT's in two gamesThis was the final season for long snapper Charles Kuklinski, while Karpinski performed the holding duties this season.
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Punts and Coverage
Kickoffs and Coverage
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Team News - Best and Most Memorable of 2015
Just a reminder, this has nothing to do with any awards that will be presented at the team banquet on January 30.
The categories are:
The categories are:
- Best offensive performance by the Golden Rams - Kutztown.
The high water mark in terms of offensive yards and points both came against Seton Hill, but the Golden Ram offense played its most complete and dominant game against the Golden Bears. Sophomore quarterback Pat Moriarty finished 30 of 40 for 437 yards and five touchdowns for an efficiency rating of 208.0 which was his highest of the season. Passes were completed to ten different receivers and four different Golden Rams nabbed touchdown catches. Four different running backs carried the ball for positive yards in the contest. With 32 first downs and zero turnovers, West Chester controlled the ball for almost 40 minutes of game time. Moriarty was named ECAC Offensive Player of Week for his performance.
- Best offensive performance by an individual Golden Ram - Jarel Elder vs Seton Hill.
The Golden Ram offense didn't miss a beat with starting running back Brandon Monk out due to an injury. Elder amassed a whopping 365 all-purpose yards and scored four touchdowns. He carried the ball 25 times for 247 yards and three touchdown, all of which were West Chester season highs. Elder was also the Golden Rams' leading receiver with eight catches for 84 yards and a score. And he also returned two kickoffs for 34 yards. Elder's 365 all-purpose yards are the third most in a single game in West Chester history. He was recognized as PSAC East Offensive Player of the Week. - Best offensive performance by an opposing team - Lenoir-Rhyne.
It was the season opener and a nationally broadcast game, and the country got to see the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears roll up 442 rushing yards and six touchdowns in their 41-28 victory over West Chester. Sure they earned only 17 first downs in the contest, but that's because they averaged 8.0 yards per carry. Eight different players rushed for positive yards with half of them gaining at least 65 yards. It was a case where everyone in Farrell Stadium knew what Lenoir-Rhyne was going to do on offense, but there wasn't anything that West Chester could do to stop it.
Also considered: Slippery Rock - Best offensive performance by an opposing individual - Brendan Boylan - Mercyhurst.
Boylan completed only 19 of his 41 pass attempts, but they went for 331 yards and three touchdowns. The only reason his top receiver, FJ Williams who had nine catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns didn't get this recognition, is because with two minutes left, with Mercyhurst trailing 35-31, with a fourth and three from the West Chester eight yard line, it was Boylan who scrambled into the end zone for the winning touchdown. Boylan was named PSAC West Offensive Player of the Week for the game.
Also considered: Dante Nania - Slippery Rock - Best defensive performance by the Golden Rams - Bloomsburg.
Although both defenses played well in this homecoming battle between rivals, West Chester's defense dominated and determined the outcome. For the season, Bloomsburg averaged 379 yards per game with 229 of those coming on the ground. The Golden Rams held the Huskies to just 181 total yards and 75 rushing yards or a measly 1.8 yards per carry. Ten Bloomsburg possessions lasted three plays or fewer, with six of those possessions ending in negative yards. The West Chester defense intercepted three passes which led to 17 points, with none being bigger than Shaquil James' 92-yard pick six in the waning seconds to clinch the game. - Best defensive performance by an individual Golden Ram - George Shipp vs Bloomsburg.
In front of over 6,000 fans on homecoming, it was Shipp that led the defensive effort for West Chester. On Bloomsburg's second possession, the sophomore defensive end sacked the Husky quarterback in the end zone for a safety. In the third quarter, Shipp registered another sack for an 11-yard loss and a forced fumble. He finished with six total tackles and was named PSAC East Defensive Player of the Week.
Also considered: Nydair Rouse - Lock Haven - Best defensive performance by an opposing team - Slippery Rock.
In the PSAC Championship Game, the Rock held West Chester to just 245 total yards of offense and 12 points. The Golden Rams mustered only 15 first downs and 52 yards rushing. The Rock forced three turnovers, two of which resulted in touchdowns including a 57-yard fumble return while the third merely ended the game. - Best defensive performance by an opposing individual - Cortlin Dell - Shippensburg.
Dell was all over the field and played a big role in West Chester scoring a season low 11 points. He finished with a game high nine total tackles, but also registered a sack, an additional tackle for loss, an interception and a quarterback hurry. Dell's interception came at the goal line, bringing West Chester's nine-play, 62-yard drive to an abrupt end with no points. His sack came on a second and goal which forced West Chester to settle for a field goal. Dell was named PSAC East Defensive Player of the Week for the game. - Most memorable game - East Stroudsburg.
After an 0-2 start to the season, West Chester improved to 6-3 coming into the game. And although West Chester was 5-1 in the division, they were on the wrong end of the tiebreaker with Shippensburg in pursuit of the division crown. West Chester shot out to a 24-0 lead and held a 31-7 lead at intermission on a great leaping catch by Eddie Elliott as time ran out in the first half. After the break, the Warriors aerial offense would not relent while the Golden Rams could only manage a field goal and the score sat at 34-27 in favor of West Chester midway through the fourth quarter. But the Golden Rams would go on a nine-play, 77 yard drive, with Brandon Monk accounting for 63 of those yards and the final touchdown. As Mike Catalano forced a fumble and Pete Galiano recovered it, everyone in the stadium learned that Kutztown had pummeled Shippensburg, giving West Chester its first outright division title since 2008.
Also considered: Bloomsburg - Most memorable single offensive play - Camille Max touchdown catch versus East Stroudsburg.
NO one saw this coming! On the game's opening possession, East Stroudsburg picked up a few first downs but were eventually forced to punt. However, the ball was downed at West Chester's own seven yard line. The long field ahead of the offense got longer on the drive due to a couple of illegal procedure penalties. The offense started the journey downfield and were on the verge of a touchdown when Brandon Monk broke a big run from the East Stroudburg 39. But he was caught at the five and Golden Rams fans heard the words they have come to dread - "First and Goal". Eddie Elliott picked up two yards on first down and Monk got two more on second down. When Monk was stuffed on third down, there was a big decision at hand. A field goal would likely not be enough against the prolific scoring offense of East Stroudsburg. But three previous tries from inside the five didn't cross the goal line, so how would fourth down be any different? How about lining up in a running formation, running play action, and throw it to the fullback who was not even on the roster at the beginning of the season? Max made a diving catch for the score and his only yard from scrimmage of the season. - Most memorable single defensive play - Shaquil James pick six versus Bloomsburg.
The Golden Rams 19-0 first quarter lead narrowed to 19-14 midway through the fourth quarter and then the visiting Huskies took a 22-19 lead with under four minutes to play. The West Chester offense awoke from its mid-game slumber to retake the lead, 26-22, but with 93 seconds left, Bloomsburg had one last shot. The ensuing kickoff sailed to the one, but was returned to the 40 which invigorated the Husky offense and they efficiently moved to the West Chester 23 yard line. But they would get no further as Shaq James picked off a Bloomsburg pass at the eight yard line. With the Huskies out of timeouts, that would have been enough to seal the victory, but James navigated his way 92 yards up the home sideline for a thrilling touchdown in front of the homecoming crowd.
- Most memorable single special teams play - Mercyhurst's failed PAT in the final minute.
After a first half offensive explosion by both teams, the Golden Rams held a 35-31 lead going into the locker room. Then the monsoon hit, as heavy, wind-swept rain kept both teams off the scoreboard for the next 29 minutes. On a fourth and three, the Mercyhurst quarterback scrambled for an eight-yard touchdown run to take a 37-35 lead. With the Golden Rams' offense gaining just 14 yards on 15 plays in the fourth quarter, the game seemed lost. But the snap of the ensuing point after touchdown attempt was mishandled and the holder attempted to throw a pass for the conversion. The pass was intercepted by Kevin Duggan who returned it the length of the field for an apparent two-point conversion and a 37-37 tie. But the score was called back due to a questionable block in the back call and the Lakers would go on to win the game by a final score of 37-35.
Also considered: Brandon Monk Kickoff return for touchdown at Lock Haven. - Most frustrating moment - Failing to score after first and goal from the three at Mercyhurst.
West Chester held a 35-31 lead at halftime and the heavy rains of the second half led many to question if the offenses would score any more points in the game. Andrew Cohen's third-down sack forced the Lakers to punt from their own five yard line which gave the Golden Rams the ball at midfield. Pat Moriarty scampered 13 yards and Mike Class gained 33 to set up first and goal from the three yard line. Class's next carry got to the one, but his next two and Moriarty's fourth-down attempt did not break the plane and West Chester got zero points from the golden opportunity to extend the lead. - Best coaching decision - Deferring against Bloomsburg.
In the first seven games of the season, West Chester received the opening kick off six times (Millersville was the exception). In those opening possessions, the Golden Rams went three-and-out five times. The other opening possession? An interception on the second play of the season opener. So unlike last season, this year's offense was slow to open games. So on homecoming, when West Chester won the toss, it was the best move of the season to defer to the second half and let the defense set the tone. And it worked perfectly. Bloomsburg's first quarter possessions went for yards of 2, -14, -1 and 14 yards with two possessions ending on interceptions and one ending in a safety. Meanwhile, the West Chester offense scored 19 points in the first quarter on its way to a huge division win on homecoming. - Worst coaching decision - Scheduling Lenoir-Rhyne.
Still stinging from the 42-14 loss to the Bears in the 2013 NCAA Division II semi-finals, this was supposed to be a revenge game. Two years ago, West Chester did little to stop Lenoir-Rhyne's running game, but that was attributed to the quagmire field conditions instead of their offensive scheme. On the FieldTurf of Farrell Stadium, on Thursday night, in front of the home crowd, things were expected to be different. But Lenoir-Rhyne rolled up 442 yards on the ground and rode a 41-7 third quarter lead to victory. The expected worst case scenario was the potential playoff impact the game would have. It would be considered an in-region game and Lenoir-Rhyne finished 2014 11-1 and 13-2 in 2013, so their record would help West Chester's strength of schedule. But the Bears would go on to finish this season just 5-5 which would not have helped West Chester's postseason aspirations either. - Unsung offensive Golden Ram - Eddie Elliott
As noted after last season, Elliott often gets overlooked since he's a running back playing wide receiver. Last season, he had far more carries than receptions, but this year's distribution was very even. In ten games this season, Elliott picked up 258 yards on 29 carries and two touchdowns for a 8.4 yards/carry average. He was the Golden Rams' second leading receiver with 30 catches for 429 yards and two more touchdowns. And he could go back and return kickoffs if needed. Elliott received second team All-PSAC East again this season.
Also considered: Jim Hurley - Unsung defensive Golden Ram - Pete Galiano
Who? Exactly. Galiano doesn't play linebacker, a position which accounts for a bulk of a team's tackles. He's not even a starter, another attribute of accumulating big statistics. But as a reserve defensive back and special teams player, Galiano was still fourth on the team in tackles this past season with 43 and third on the team with 27 solo tackles. His most memorable game this season was against East Stroudsburg, when he had an interception which led to a West Chester touchdown and also recovered a fumble. - Most impactful newcomer - Tyler Karpinski
The true sophomore transfer from Temple made an immediate impact making three catches for 19 yards in the season opener against Lenoir-Rhyne. He finished the season with 25 receptions for 310 yards and three touchdowns with his top game coming against Kutztown when he had four catches for 72 yards and two scores. On special teams, he served as the holder and had West Chester's longest punt return this season - a 70-yard return for touchdown at Cheyney in his only return at West Chester.
Also considered: Brendan Paulison. - Special Teams MVP - Brendan Paulison
Paulison led West Chester with 67 points scored. On field goals, he was 11 of 13, including making at least one field goal in six consecutive games, with a long of 36. His 34 PAT's came on 39 attempts. Paulison also served as the punter, averaging almost 36 yards per punt with ten inside the opponent 20 yard line. He nailed 65 yards punts against Millersville and Slippery Rock. He also kicked off 19 times this season as well. - Offensive MVP - Jarel Elder
Elder had a monster game against Seton Hill, and for the season, he amassed 561 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. He also had 20 catches for 163 yards and a score. Elder was the Golden Rams' top kickoff return man with 25 returns for 588 yards. As a result, Elder led the Golden Rams in all purpose yards this season with 1,312.
Also considered: Brandon Monk, Tim Brown. - Defensive MVP - Andrew Cohen
Cohen capped a fantastic career with an equally successful season. Among his 57 tackles this season were 13.5 sacks, which was tops in the PSAC in sacks/game. And unlike some players on some teams that feast on weaker opponents to boost statistics, Cohen registered at least one sack in every game this season, including Lenoir-Rhyne which only attempted two passes in the contest. His 33.5 career sacks set both a West Chester and PSAC record. After this past season, Cohen was a Harlon Hill nominee, a Cliff Harris finalist and a finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award.
See you at the banquet on January 30 when the real team awards will be presented.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Player News - Cohen, Six Others Named to Regional Team
Senior defensive end Andrew Cohen was named to the first team All Super Region One by the Don Hansen Football Gazette. Named to the second team offense were senior tight end Tim Brown, junior left tackle Doug Gilbert and sophomore left guard Tyler Drob. Named to the second team defense was junior cornerback Ted Patton.
Junior safety Kevin Malone and sophomore tackle Josh Ganzelli were both named to the third team defense. Cohen and Gilbert are both making repeat appearances on this Super Region team.
Super Region One consists of schools in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Northeast-10, Mountain East Conference, and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Cohen now advances to the national ballot. The Don Hansen Football Gazette 2015 NCAA Division II All-America team will be announced later this month.
Junior safety Kevin Malone and sophomore tackle Josh Ganzelli were both named to the third team defense. Cohen and Gilbert are both making repeat appearances on this Super Region team.
Super Region One consists of schools in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Northeast-10, Mountain East Conference, and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Cohen now advances to the national ballot. The Don Hansen Football Gazette 2015 NCAA Division II All-America team will be announced later this month.
West Chester Athletic Site - Seven Golden Rams Named Don Hansen FB Gazette All Super Region 1
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Team News - 2015 Football Banquet
The Golden Ram Football Club will be sponsoring the 50th annual team banquet to honor the 2015 Golden Rams players, coaches and staff on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the Concordville Inn in Concordville, PA. Anyone interested in attending ($50) or sponsoring a player ($50) or table ($125, includes two seats) is asked to e-mail the Golden Ram Football Club by January 22, 2016 for further information.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Alumni News - Girardi Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
West Chester alumnus Frank Girardi has been named to the 2016 class of the College Football Hall of Fame as a divisional (non-FBS) coach. Former Golden Ram head coach Dr. W. Glenn Killinger also appeared on the ballot but did not get elected.
After graduating from West Chester in 1961, Girardi went on to coach at Jersey Shore High School from 1961-1968. In 1969, he started coaching at Lycoming College where he became head coach three years later. In 36 years as head coach at Lycoming, Girardi compiled a record of 257-97-4 and racked up 13 Middle Atlantic Conference titles and qualified for the NCAA Division III playoffs 11 times, reaching the championship game in 1990 and 1997. At the time that he retired in 2007, he was the fifth winningest college football coach. Girardi has been inducted into the Killinger Hall of Fame, Lycoming Athletics Hall of Fame, West Branch Valley Hall of Fame, and the Pennsylvania State Sports Hall of Fame.
National Football Foundation - NFF Proudly Announces Impressive 2016 College Football Hall of Fame Class
Lycoming Athletics - Girardi a part of College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Team News - Dan Connor Named Head Coach at Archbishop Carroll
Connor replaces Joe Powel after the Patriots finished 2015 with a 3-7 record. Archbishop Carroll will play next season in the Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division which also consists of the PIAA Class 5A and 6A schools La Salle, St Joseph's Prep, Father Judge, Archbishop Ryan and Archbishop Wood.
Dan Connor strolls across Farrell Stadium with his son (Photo Bert Garbutt)
philly.com - Connor lands top football job at Carroll
philly.com - Coaching in Dan Connor's blood
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Alumni News - Rondell White to Play in France
The West Chester Bluebirds, who previously reported signing former Golden Ram running back Rondell White, now indicates that he will be playing next season with the Nice Dauphins which play in the South Conference of the Fédération Française Football Américain. Their ten-game season is scheduled to open on February 7
Rondell White has signed a contract with the Nice Dauphins and will play in France in 2016. Congratulations, @rondellwhite24
— WC Bluebirds (@wcbluebirds) December 30, 2015Les Dauphins de Nice - Interview Rondell White
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Player News - Zwaan, James headline ECAC Awards for WCU
Named to the All-ECAC First Team were offensive linemen Doug Gilbert and Tyler Drob as well as defensive end Andrew Cohen and defensive back Ted Patton. Honorable mention recognition was given to tight end Tim Brown, running back Brandon Monk and safety Kevin Malone.
West Chester Athletic Site - Zwaan And James Highlight Seven ECAC All-Stars
Friday, December 18, 2015
Player News - Andrew Cohen Named AP All-American
Senior defensive end Andrew Cohen has been named to the second team on the Associated Press Little All-America team which honors the top players in Division II, III and NAIA.
Cohen was All-PSAC East first team as a junior and senior and second team as a sophomore. Last season, when the Golden Rams advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs and finished 11-2, he was named third team Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region One, All-ECAC, and Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area. Prior to this season, Cohen was named preseason first team USA Football Network All-American. After leading the entire PSAC with 13.5 sacks for 91 yards and 20.0 tackles for loss this season, he was also named PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year. His 1.23 sacks/game is good for fifth in the country and he set the career PSAC sack record with 33.5.
This season, Cohen had 39 solo tackles and 18 assists for 57 total tackles. He registered at least one sack in every game this season and was credited with two forced fumbles at Mercyhurst. Cohen was also a finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award, a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy and is a finalist for the Cliff HArris Award.
Cohen was All-PSAC East first team as a junior and senior and second team as a sophomore. Last season, when the Golden Rams advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs and finished 11-2, he was named third team Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region One, All-ECAC, and Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area. Prior to this season, Cohen was named preseason first team USA Football Network All-American. After leading the entire PSAC with 13.5 sacks for 91 yards and 20.0 tackles for loss this season, he was also named PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year. His 1.23 sacks/game is good for fifth in the country and he set the career PSAC sack record with 33.5.
This season, Cohen had 39 solo tackles and 18 assists for 57 total tackles. He registered at least one sack in every game this season and was credited with two forced fumbles at Mercyhurst. Cohen was also a finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award, a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy and is a finalist for the Cliff HArris Award.
The Associated Press - AP Little All-America Team
West Chester Athletic Site - Andrew Cohen Named Second Team Little AP All-America
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