Posted: Sep 09, 2014
Pioneers Open up Home Slate vs. Rochester
U of Rochester (0-0) vs. Alfred State (0-1)
Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Alfred, NY * Pioneer Stadium
Last meeting: 2013: U of R 38 Alfred St. 13
2014 Averages:
AS Offense: 17 points per game, 292 ypg (150 rushing & 142 passing)
AS Defense: 69 points per game, 672 ypg (338 rushing & 334 passing)
2013 Averages:
Rochester Offense: 22.3 points per game, 416 ypg (185.4 rushing & 230.6 passing)
Rochester Defense: 17.6 points per game, 334 ypg (191.7 rushing & 142.3 passing)
Players to watch:
| Alfred State | Rochester |
| QB #7 Ben Wilkerson | QB #14 Jordan Golinowski |
| WB/WR #1 Tavon Moore | RB #32 Myles Allen |
| DB #26 Edward Harrell | WR #1 Derek Wager |
| DB #6 Danny Napolionello | LB #39 Thomas Marone |
| LB #44 Marlon Hernandez | DE #90 James Barnett |
Key matchup:
- This is the 2nd match-up between the two schools. Alfred State was an emergency replacement opponent for U of R last year when the government shutdown forced the Merchant Marine to cancel.
- The Pioneer defense will have to rebound after a tough day (allowed ten touchdown drives and 672 yards) vs. Morrisville last week. The growth and the development of the unit will be key.
- Rochester will have a new face at quarterback after the graduation of Dean Kennedy. Jordan Golinowski who threw only 11 passes last year is projected to get the start.
- Pioneer running back Rasheed Williams was a bright spot in last week's contest at Morrisville. He ran for 155 yards and a score on 30 carries. He was named USCAA offensive player of the week for his performance.
- The Yellowjackets return six defensive starters including three defensive backs.
- Alfred St. has won five straight home games at Pioneer Stadium. The streak started in November of 2012.
- U of R defensive coordinator Jacob Lees played at Alfred St. before finishing at Buffalo State.
Game notes:
- Ticket prices for 2014: Adults (anyone above 12) $5, Senior Citizens $2, Alfred St. students, faculty, & staff are free.
- Pre-game festivities begin at 2 p.m. with a tailgate outside Pioneer Stadium. Tailgate will include food,a corn hole tournament, and live DJ.
- Live stats are available at: http://www.alfredstateathletics.com/sports/fball/2014-15/boxscores/20140913_1bt3.xml
- WCKR 92.1 will be broadcasting the game live from Pioneer Stadium
- The Pioneers hit the road next weekend as they travel to Bangor, ME to battle Husson University. Opening kickoff is slated for Noon.
