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September 2002 News

Posted by Ric 9/30/02

 
Mount Union's junior varsity football team beat Washington & Jefferson tonight 61-7 at Mount Union Stadium.  You can see the full JV schedule and results here.

The Mount Union College SID's office has posted a preview of this weekend's conference match-up between the Purple Raiders and the Otterbein Cardinals in Westerville.  You can read it here.

Posted by Ric 9/29/02

 
I've added Dick Ross's game story of Mount Union's 46-point win over Muskingum.  You can read it here.  We'll have game pictures to add later in the week.

Posted by Ric 9/28/02

 
Mount Union improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in Ohio Athletic Conference play with a Homecoming Day victory over Muskingum this afternoon in front of a standing room only crowd of 6,232 at Mount Union Stadium.

Zac Bruney and Jesse Burghardt shared quarterbacking duties for the injured Rob Adamson.  Bruney finished eight of 10 for 118 yards with one touchdown passing and one rushing, along with an interception.  Burghardt was seven of 10 for 82 yards and one touchdown.

Running back Rick Ciccone led the Raiders ground game with a career high 86 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns, while Dan Pugh carried the ball ten times for 63 yards and one score in limited action.  Running back Jeff Strauch had nine carries for 54 yards and two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving.

Tight End Josh Liddell had five catches for 55 yards, while wide receiver Derrick Leach had four receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown.  Aaron Bubonics also added a touchdown reception.

Mount Union had 526 total yards in the game while limiting Muskingum to just 181.  With the win the Purple Raiders extend college football's longest current winning streak to 31 games.  Mount Union travels to Westerville next Saturday with a match-up vs. the Otterbein Cardinals in OAC action.

Posted by Ric 9/25/02

 
I've added a dozen photographs from Mount Union's Ohio Athletic Conference win over Baldwin-Wallace to our game story.  You can see them here.  Thanks very much to Carol & Gary McDonald for sending me the pictures that were taken from the sidelines during the game.

Posted by Ric 9/24/02

 
Mount Union remains the No. 1 team in this week’s AFCA Division III Coaches’ Poll but No. 2 Bridgewater (VA) closed the vote gap a bit, picking up three first place votes in the poll released today.  Mount Union received 46 of 49 first place votes this week following a hard-fought 28-21 win over Baldwin-Wallace in the Ohio Athletic Conference opener for both teams.  John Carroll moved up to 14th this week, while Baldwin-Wallace received votes and inched closer to the top 25.  You can see the entire poll here.

Posted by Ric 9/23/02

The Mount Union College Sports Information Director's office has posted a preview of this weekend's Homecoming match-up at Mount Union Stadium between the Purple Raiders and the Muskingum Fighting Muskies.  You can read it here.

Posted by Ric 9/22/02

I've posted our game story of Mount Union's win over Baldwin-Wallace by Dick Ross.  You can read his recount of the Ohio Athletic Conference opener here.  We hope to add a few pictures later in the week.

Posted by Ric 9/21/02

Mount Union opened Ohio Athletic Conference play with a 28-21 victory over Baldwin-Wallace this evening in front 9,127 people at Finnie Stadium in Berea.  The Purple Raiders broke a 14-14 halftime score with touchdowns on each of its first two possessions of the second half to lead 28-14 before the Yellow Jackets made it 28-21 mid-way through the fourth quarter.  Cornerback Chris Kern's second interception of the night came on the game's final play as Baldwin-Wallace attempted a Hail Mary from the Mount Union 45-yard line.

Running back Dan Pugh led the Purple Raiders with a career high 210 rushing yards on 40 carries and three touchdowns.  Pugh finished with 330 all-purpose yards.  Quarterback Zac Bruney, getting his first start for the injured Rob Adamson, completed 11 of 15 passes for 175 yards, one touchdown and one interception.  He also recorded 46 rushing yards on 11 attempts.  Wideout Randell Knapp had two catches for 60 yards and a score, while tight end Josh Liddell had three receptions for 48 yards.

With the victory, Mount Union improves to 2-0 (1-0) on the year and extends college football's longest current winning streak to 30 games.  The Purple Raiders will host Muskingum at Mount Union Stadium next Saturday.   

Posted by Ric 9/17/02

 
The first AFCA Division III Coaches' Poll of 2002 was released today.  Mount Union begins the season as the number one ranked team in Division III followed by Bridgewater (VA), Rowan, Wittenberg and Widener in the top five.  Mount Union has been ranked number one in 20 consecutive AFCA Coaches’ Polls dating back to October 3, 2000.

The AFCA Division III Coaches’ Poll is in its fourth season in 2002.  A Board of Coaches made up of 49 AFCA-member head coaches from NCAA Division III schools around the country vote each Sunday for the top 25 teams in Division III.  You can see the entire poll here.

Posted by Ric 9/15/02

The Mount Union College SID's office has posted a preview of this weekend's Purple Raiders' Ohio Athletic Conference football opener at Baldwin-Wallace.  You can read it here.

Posted by Ric 9/14/02

Individuals wishing to purchase tickets for Mount Union's football game at Baldwin-Wallace can do so in person at Mount Union’s Hoover-Price Campus Center Information Desk beginning Monday, September 16th.  Tickets will be on sale during the week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily at the College’s information desk.  Tickets cost $5.00 for reserve seating and $4.00 for general admission.  Phone orders will not be accepted, presale tickets must be purchased in person.  Tickets will also be available when the gates open in Berea on game day.

Posted by Ric 9/11/02

For a second consecutive day there is a story in the Akron Beacon Journal pertaining to the injury Mount Union quarterback Rob Adamson sustained in last Saturday's season opener.  Head Coach Larry Kehres is quoted in the story as saying the x-rays to Adamson's hand were negative and the doctors think he will be able to play in four weeks.  The injury is to the index finger on the senior's throwing hand.  The Purple Raiders play three games in the next four weeks.  Following a bye this Saturday, the team travels to Baldwin-Wallace, will face Muskingum in the home opener and then will play at Otterbein. 

Posted by Ric 9/10/02

There is a story in today's Akron Beacon Journal that reports it is possible Rob Adamson will miss several weeks due to an injury to a finger on his throwing hand.  The senior quarterback suffered the injury in the second half of the Wis-Whitewater game this past Saturday.  If Adamson does miss time it is likely sophomore Zac Bruney would start in his place at quarterback.  The Purple Raiders have a bye this Saturday and begin Ohio Athletic Conference play on September 21st at Baldwin-Wallace. 

Posted by Ric 9/9/02

Mount Union's junior varsity football team posted an exciting, season opening 28-21 victory over John Carroll in University Heights this evening.  The next scheduled JV football contest is slated for Monday, September 30th vs. Washington & Jefferson at Mount Union Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m.  You can see the entire JV schedule and results here.

Posted by Ric 9/8/02

I've posted our game story written by Dick Ross of Mount Union's season opening victory over Wis-Whitewater.  As usual his entertaining style is a must read.  You can get to it here.  We hope to add a few pictures later in the week.

Posted by Ric 9/7/02

Mount Union opened defense of its back-to-back national titles with a 44-21 victory over Wis-Whitewater today at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater (WI).  The Purple Raiders never trailed in the game and led 30-14 halftime. 

Quarterback Rob Adamson threw for a career high 348 yards, completing 18 of 29 passes, three touchdowns and one interception.  Wideout Nick Sirianni caught four passes for 110 yards and two scores, wide receiver Derrick Leach added four grabs for 97 yards and tight end Josh Liddell had six receptions for 79 yards.  Running back Dan Pugh ran for 110 yards on 19 carries and scored three times, twice rushing and once receiving. 

With the win Mount Union extends college football's longest current winning streak to 29 games.  The Purple Raiders have a bye next weekend and will open Ohio Athletic Conference play in two weeks at Finnie Stadium in Berea vs. Baldwin-Wallace.

Posted by Ric 9/6/02

The 2002 football season begins tomorrow!  Mount Union captains this fall are seniors Matt Campbell, Chris Kern, Josh Liddell, Dan Pugh and Stan Watson.  Best of luck to the coaching staff and the entire football team.

Posted by Ric 9/2/02

The Mount Union College Sports Information Director's office has posted its official preview of the football season opener vs. Wis-Whitewater.  You can read it here.