William Paterson (0-0) vs. Alfred State (0-0)
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Alfred, NY * Pioneer Stadium
1st Meeting
2014 Final Averages:
ASC Offense: 21.8 points per game, 331.4 ypg (187.7 rushing & 143.8 passing)
ASC Defense: 39.3 points per game, 418.9 ypg (212.1 rushing & 206.8 passing)
WP Offense: 19.8 points per game, 310.2 ypg (109.1 rushing & 201.1 passing)
WP Defense: 23.5 points per game, 347.4 ypg (173.8 rushing & 173.6 passing)
Players to watch:
Game Notes:
- The Alfred State Pioneers battle the William Paterson Pioneers for the first time as both teams open up the 2015 season. Alfred State begins a new era with Jarod Dodson coaching his first game at the helm.
- Alfred State finished 2014 with a 2-7 record while William Paterson was 4-6 (2-5 NJAC).
- Alfred State will need to replace the offensive production of Rasheed Williams. Williams rewrote the record book the past two seasons before signing a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions. Joshua Hinds and Jacob Wims are expected to carry most of the rushing load for the Pioneers.
- The receiving trio of Erik Simmons, (29 catches - 394 yards - 6 TD), Josh Ashley (20 catches - 221 yards), and Jason Gordon (11 catches - 240 - 1 TD) return after accounting for 60 of the Pioneers 107 catches last year.
- John Garbowski returns to the Alfred State defense. The defense will look to make more plays this year improving on their sack (2) and interception (4) from last year.
- William Paterson QB James Waldron is expected to make his first collegiate start. He will rely on returners Matt Deiana (803 yards - 4 TD) and Darius Kersey (30 catches - 470 yards - 2 TD).
- Dennis Goodman and Carlo Caponetta return to the William Paterson defense. The pair accounted for over 100 tackles from the linebacker position last year.
- Turnovers could play a major factor in the game. Alfred State (-5) struggled in the takeaway battle last season. William Paterson was a +2 behind 11 fumble recoveries.
Tickets/Stats/Radio/Game Day Information:
- Admission into the football game is $5 for adults and $2 for seniors.
- Live stats: http://www.alfredstateathletics.com/sports/fball/2015-16/boxscores/20150905_5lyx.xml
- The game will be broadcast live on WCKR 92.1 FM
- Tailgating lot opens up at 10 a.m. - Tailgaiting Policy
Up Next:
- The Pioneers host Husson (ME) next weekend as the college celebrates Homecoming 2015
- William Paterson has next week off before hosting Rowan on Sept. 19th.
