Husson (0-1) vs. Alfred State (0-1)

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Alfred, NY * Pioneer Stadium

4th Meeting - Husson leads series 2-1 (2-0 in Alfred State DIII Era)

2015 Averages:           

ASC Offense: 20 points per game, 254 ypg (33 rushing & 221 passing)

ASC Defense: 41 points per game, 501 ypg (193 rushing & 308 passing)

HU Offense: 25 points per game, 353 ypg (95 rushing & 258 passing)

HU Defense: 39 points per game, 313 ypg (143 rushing & 170 passing) 

Players to watch:

Game Notes:

• Alfred State and Husson battle for the third straight season and for the 4th time overall. The Eagles won a 34-28 overtime contest last season at Husson.
• Both teams fell in their 2015 season openers last weekend. Alfred St. fell 41-20 at home to William Paterson while Husson fell 39-25 vs. Alfred University at home. Both the Pioneers and Eagles held double-digit 1st half leads only to see their opponents rally.
• Jason McMahon came off the bench for Alfred State and had a big day. He finished 16 for 23 for 172 yards and two scores (40-yard & 49-yard).  
• John Garbowski had a big day defensively. He made 10 tackles (2 sacks) and intercepted a pass that he returned 54-yards for a score.
• The Pioneer defense recorded four sacks, intercepted a pass, and recovered a fumble last week. In 2014, the team recorded just two sacks all year and had four interceptions.
• Kicker/Punter Zack Goodwin and McMahon were named USCAA Players of the Week.
• Senior QB Joe Seccareccia passed for 258 yards and three scores in their season opener last week. He connected with Deon Wiggins four times for 134 yards and two scores.
• The Eagles were slowed down by four turnovers (2 interceptions and 2 fumbles).
• Ellis Throckmorton and Kenny Sweet had big numbers vs. AU last weekend. Throckmorton made 13 tackles and forced a fumble while Sweet had 11 tackles and forced two fumbles.
• Husson is the defending ECFC Champion and played in the NCAA III Tournament last season.

Tickets/Stats/Radio/Game Day Information:

• Admission into the football game is $2 or free with the purchase of chicken barbecue.
• Live stats: http://www.alfredstateathletics.com/sports/fball/2015-16/boxscores/20150912_nep8.xml
• Live video ($5 to view): https://www.boxcast.com/show/#/alfred-state-football-vs-husson
• The game will be broadcast live on WCKR 92.1 FM
• Homecoming activites include - classic car show, inflatables, game day live, and chili cook-off begin in parking lots adjacent to the stadium at 10 a.m.
• Tailgating lot opens up at 10 a.m. - Tailgaiting Policy - A chicken barbecue will be served under the big tent.

Up Next:

• The Pioneers begin a three game road trip next week with a Noon kickoff at University of Rochester.
• Husson has the next two weekends off before hosting Castleton on Oct. 3.