Posted: Sep 16, 2014
Pioneers Head to Husson in Search of First Win
Alfred State (0-2) vs. Husson (0-1)
Saturday, September 20th, 2014
Bangor, ME * Winkin Sports Complex
Last meeting: 2013: Husson 13 Alfred State 0
Series: Alfred State 1 Husson 1
2014 Averages:
AS Offense: 19 points per game, 313.5 ypg (140.5 rushing & 173 passing)
AS Defense: 52 points per game, 549.5 ypg (278 rushing & 271.5 passing)
Husson Offense: 17 points per game, 185 ypg (51 rushing & 134 passing)
Husson Defense: 34 points per game, 439 ypg (142 rushing & 297 passing)
Players to watch:
| Alfred State | Husson |
| LB #33 Justin Rose | QB #7 Joe Seccareccia |
| WR #9 Josh Ashley | WR/KR #11 Shabashe McIntosh |
| LB #8 Alex Richardson | WR/P #5 Ryan Stroud |
| CB #10 Gerald Bailey | DB #33 Stephan Dance |
| OL #77 Jake Chapman | LB #47 Ellis Throckmorton |
Game Notes:
- This is the 3rd match-up between the two schools. Husson won a defensive battle 13-0 over Alfred State last year. The two teams will meet in Alfred next September.
- The Pioneer defense gave up over 200 yards less vs. Rochester than they did in week one vs. Morrisville. The defense/special teams forced three turnovers unfortunately the offense only scored seven points off of those turnovers.
- Husson had last week off after opening up the season at Alfred University on September 6th. The Saxons defeated the Hawks 34-17.
- Pioneer running back Rasheed Williams was named USCAA offensive player of the week for the second straight week after rushing for 130 yards and two scores last week. He has two straight 100-yard rushing games and six for his two-year career at Alfred.
- Shabashe McIntosh could be an impact player both offensively and on special teams. He returned a kickoff 80-yards for a touchdown in their first game vs. Alfred University.
- Erik Simmons has caught both of Ben Wilkerson's touchdown passes this season. The growth of other options (Josh Ashley, Jason Gordon, Zack Goodwin, and Tavon Moore).
- In last season's match, Alfred State was just 2 for 16 on 3rd down and 0 for 5 on 4th down. The Pioneers gained just 155 yards with Williams rushing for 126 of them. Keegan Phalen had a big day finishing with 17 tackles while Nick DePofi had 10. The contest also featured five lost fumbles, three by Husson and two by Alfred St.
Stats/Video:
- Live stats and video are available at:http://www.alfredstateathletics.com/sports/fball/2014-15/boxscores/20140920_1apg.xml
Up Next:
- The Pioneers begin a four game home stand on September 27th when they host Castleton State in their homecoming contest.
- Husson, a member of the North Atlantic Conference, enters league play next week vs. Norwich.
