Villanova kickoffs the 1998 campaign at Big East member Pittsburgh who last season participated in the Liberty Bowl. Nov 27, Villanova (5-0) Win vs. Mount St. Mary's, 71-68, 6. Led by Brian Finneran, who made 96 receptions for 1,389 yards and 19 touchdowns last season, en route to winning the Walter Payton Award as the nations top player in I-AA, as well as the Atlantic 10 and ECAC Player of the Year Awards, this trio combined to record 206 receptions for 3,054 yards and 29 touchdowns. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Jan 7 @ Notre Dame, Villanova (11-4) Win vs. Notre Dame, 93-62, 16. Join our linker program. Jan 5, Villanova (10-4) Loss vs. Syracuse, 52-74, 15. As a true freshman in 1995, Gattuso excelled at defensive end with 62 tackles and seven sacks. Drafted: 88 players. With 10 starters returning, the Wildcats look to have one of the top units in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Nov 19 (Neutral), Villanova (2-0) Win vs. Nebraska, 75-60, 3. With last seasons back-up Chris Gicking electing to transfer, there will be a battle in pre-season practice for the second quarterback spot. 1 national ranking for six straight weeks in 1997, the Villanova football team will be hard-pressed to match last seasons accomplishments. Between receiving and rushing, Sango tallied 52 career touchdowns. The cornerback spots will be occupied by junior Hezekiah Lewis (5-9, 175) and senior Ademole Turner (5-9, 175). With the addition of Harriott, who gained 1,333 yards on 250 carries and seven touchdowns as a sophomore at Boston University last season, the Wildcats feature a trio of runners that possess a lot of weapons for opposing teams to handle. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dec 12, Villanova (7-2) Win vs. West Virginia, 79-75, 10. Do you have a blog? QUARTERBACK: The leader of the 1998 Wildcat squad will be junior All-American quarterback Chris Boden (6-2, 215) who will enter the 1998 season as one of the top signal callers in all of I-AA football. The 1999 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1999 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Conferences. In October, the Wildcats will not see the friendly confines of Villanova Stadium, as they play four consecutive road contests. 28, 1997 - Villanova to Honor Three Former Football GreatsAug. Jan 16, Villanova (13-5) Win vs. Notre Dame, 85-58, 19. 14, 1997 - Villanova vs. Maine PreviewSept. Senior Jason Gattuso (6-3, 235), who started at linebacker the past two seasons, will be making the move this season back to defensive end where he began his Wildcat career. The 1959 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1959 NCAA University Division football season. The head coach was Alexander F. Bell, coaching his fifth season with the Wildcats. For the third straight season, the Wildcats will have a new defensive coordinator as Bob Shoop leaves Villanova after one year to become the secondary coach at the United States Military Academy. 1996-97 Pitt Panthers Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 18-15 (10-8, 3rd in Big East MBB Big East 7) Coach: Ralph Willard PS/G: 69.2 (173rd of 306) More School Info Pitt (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Per 40 Minutes 9, 1997 - Villanova vs. Delaware PreviewAug. We present them here for purely educational purposes. All Drafted Players. 18, 1997 - Villanova Earns Home Playoff GameOct. 12, 1997 - Wildcats Travel to RichmondOct.5, 1997 - Villanova Hosts MassachusettsSept. Jan 2 @ La Salle, Villanova (6-5) Loss vs. La Salle, 65-72, 12. The odds on favorite to replace Kiefer in the punting department, will be redshirt freshman Chris Birch (6-2, 185) who was a first team All-Delaware state punter in 1996. "The back-up quarterback spot will be given to a very inexperienced performer and this is a major concern.". Junior Rick Warner (6-3, 275) and sophomore Jason Laskowski (6-4, 260) are expected to fight for playing time along the offensive line. During his first two years at East Carolina, Fleming coached the outside linebackers before taking over as defensive backs coach from 1995-97. "We are very fortunate to have one of best quarterbacks in the country in Chris Boden. The 1970 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Print. Jan 23 @ West Virginia, Villanova (15-5) Win vs. West Virginia, 73-62, 21. The 2021-22 schedule is complete. Mar 3 (Neutral), Villanova (21-9) Win vs. West Virginia, 73-61, 31. Nov 21 @ Alaska-Fairbanks, Villanova (3-0) Win vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, 66-57, 4. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. For his efforts, Boden made numerous All-American teams and was awarded first team distinction by both the Atlantic 10 Conference and ECAC. The big question mark surrounding the Wildcat offense in 1998 will be the receiving spot. Previous Season Next Season. Offensive Player. Do you have a sports website? Football Dec 30 @ UConn, Villanova (10-3) Loss vs. Connecticut, 76-100, 14. 20, 1997 - Boden Makes Villanova HistorySept. Villanova has led the conference the past two years in virtually every statistical offensive category. It was the program's 100th season and they finished as Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) champions after posting a perfect 8-0 record in conference play. They played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Also battling for playing time will be sophomore Darren Lenz (6-6, 250) and redshirt freshman Tom Buczynski (6-6, 240). [2] Schedule [ edit] [6] References [ edit] In November, Villanova returns to the Main Line for three straight home affairs to finish the year. OFFENSIVE LINE: Up front on the offensive line, the Wildcats will have two new faces in Boston University transfers Matt Engel (6-4, 280) and Craig Johnson (5-11, 270). The 1996 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as a member of the Yankee Conference during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. 23, 1997 - Wildcats Earn No. Jan 26 @ Providence, Villanova (15-6) Loss vs. Providence, 72-85, 22. Others fighting for playing time in the secondary will be sophomores Dashan Sanders (6-0, 210), Braheem Powell (6-1, 180), Justin Sobey (6-0, 200), Matt Reiter (6-1, 180) and Matt Bride (5-9, 190). Hopefully, with an improved running game, he wont have as much pressure on him to throw the ball downfield," stated Talley. Dec 1, Villanova (6-0) Win vs. Saint Joseph's, 61-49, 7. Find out more. In the secondary, the Wildcats have experience and toughness. Print. The 1971 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 28, 1997 - Wildcats Prepare for ColgateNov. In his first year as a starter last season, Boden had a record setting season, completing 281-of-419 for a school-best 3,707 yards and a school record 42 touchdown passes. Find out more. 22, 1997 - Question and Answer with Andy TalleyOct. The competition for this spot appears to be between junior John Chico (5-10. Mar 12 (Neutral), Villanova (21-11) Loss vs. Mississippi, 70-72, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The 1996 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as a member of the Yankee Conference during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The latest school to take a hit to their roster is the. Or write about sports? The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The head coach was Frank Regan who left the team after the first four games of the season and Joseph Rogers finished the season. A mainstay of the Wildcat defense throughout his career, Machovina has established himself as one of the top pass rushers in the Atlantic 10 Conference. They had games against New Hampshire and Albany canceled. At the other guard, Villanova returns junior Ryan Knight (6-1, 290) who was a first team All-ECAC selection last year as a sophomore in just his first year as an offensive lineman. Nov 16, Villanova (1-0) Win vs. George Mason, 86-76, 2. [1] Schedule [ edit] [7] Roster [ edit] After an idle week, Andy Talley and his team play at Massachusetts before ending the four-game road stretch at Fordham. While inexperience will exist at wide receiver, Villanova will have a great deal of talent at running back with sophomores Brian Westbrook and Ducarmel Augustin and Boston University transfer Roger Harriott. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. It was head coach Dick Bedesem 's third season with the team. Jan 28 @ Notre Dame, Villanova (8-10) Win vs. Notre Dame, 81-61, 19. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The tackle spots will be occupied by returning starters sophomore Stan Bennett (6-5, 275) and senior Mitch McCrimmon. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1971 NCAA University Division independents football records, 1971 NCAA University Division football season, "Sluggish Villanova leans on defense to turn back VMI, 133", "Villanova edges Xavier; Siani scores five TDs", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1971_Villanova_Wildcats_football_team&oldid=1134710936, 1971 NCAA University Division independents football season, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 04:52. Go To Coaching Staff. "In my 14 seasons at Villanova, this years schedule is without question the toughest we have ever had," commented Talley. Crook is coming off a spring season where earned Co-Most Improved Player honors on the defensive side of the ball. Mar 5 (Neutral), Villanova (12-17) Loss vs. Syracuse, 66-69, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The regular season finale is Nov. 19 at home against Delaware, in a game that, based on preseason predictions, could determine the CAA champion. "Every position has experience and if we can get away from giving up the big play we could have one of the best defenses we have ever had here.". 10, 1997 - Villanova Football: A Photo GallerySept. Villanova opens its season Sept. 2 against Lehigh at home. Augustin tallied 187 yards on 44 carries and three scores and made 32 receptions for 386 yards and four touchdowns. Jan 30, Villanova (16-6) Win vs. Georgetown, 93-90, 23. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Schedule [ edit] References [ edit] WIDE RECEIVER: If Villanova is to maintain its offensive excellence that saw them average 40.2 points per game last season, head coach Andy Talley will need to find replacements for the receiving trio of Brian Finneran, Brad Finneran and Josh Dolbin who have all graduated. 18, 1997 - Forgione Earns Academic HonorsNov. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The head coach was Lou Ferry, coaching his first season with the Wildcats. [1] Schedule [ edit] [6] Roster [ edit] 20, 1997 - Villanova Earns No. 1, 1997 - Villanova's Talley and Finneran Earn National AwardsNov. 29, 1997 - Division I-AA Football BracketNov. 1 Villanova Returns Home to Face New HampshireOct. 15, 1997 - Wildcats Cracks Top 10Sept. SECONDARY: In the secondary, Villanova returns all four starters led by second team All-ECAC selection Shannon Riley (6-2, 210), who will start for the third straight year at strong safety. 185), redshirt freshmen Cory Hess (6-3, 210) and Kevin Rogers (6-0, 180) and incoming freshman Brett Gordon (5-11, 170). Both Johnson and Engel are expected to fight for starting spots on the offensive line, with Engel being the odds on favorite to start at guard and replace second team All-Conference selection George Freiberger, while Johnson is expected to fill the center slot vacated by graduated Criag Shirey. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Sango and Berko-Boateng will provide Villanova with speed at the wide out spots that they havent had in years. 3, 1997 - No. 17, 1997 - Boden Earns National HonorsSept. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Jan 31, Villanova (9-10) Win vs. Miami (FL), 78-75, 20. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. 1998-99 Villanova Wildcats Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 21-11 (10-8, 5th in Big East MBB ) Coach: Steve Lappas PS/G: 75.0 (59th of 311) More School Info Villanova (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Per 40 Minutes Advanced Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In addition, Boden had an efficiency rating of 172.07 and threw just five interceptions. Read more Jim DeLorenzo For six weeks during the season, Villanova was ranked No. DEFENSE: Expectations are high for the Villanova defense as only defensive tackle Derek Forgione is lost to graduation. Finneran became the first Villanova player to win the. [1] Schedule [ edit] [7] References [ edit] Following the Maine game, the Cats head to Boston to battle Northeastern. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Jan 13, Villanova (12-5) Win vs. Boston College, 76-67, 18. The 1987 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as an independent during the 1987 NCAA Division I-AA football season. His efforts last season earned him first team All-Atlantic 10 honors and first team All-ECAC distinction. Villanova Wildcats Men's. Schedule and Results. Heckard will fight junior Stephen Curry (6-0, 230) for playing time. 22, 1997 - Wildcats Ranked Fourth in Weekly PollSept. In their third year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 6-4 record. Jan 6, Villanova (7-5) Win vs. Boston College, 68-65, 13. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In addition, he made six quarterback sacks and six tackles for loss. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. The head coach was Jim Leonard, coaching his second season with the Wildcats. Whichever two dont earn the starting spot will provide quality depth and see significant playing time. Dec 6, Villanova (2-2) Win vs. Seton Hall, 72-57, 5. Dec 22, Villanova (4-4) Win vs. Florida International, 103-73, 9. The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania.[1]. The Wildcats were led by 15th-year head coach Andy Talley played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. 8,1998 - Talley Earns National HonorDec. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In his first season as offensive coordinator in 1996, Clawsons offense averaged 31.5 points per contest. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Cats will close out the grueling four-game stretch with a home contest against perennial power William & Mary. College Football Scores. 1977 Villanova Wildcats Roster. The offensive staff is intact from a year ago with Dave Clawson returning for his third year as offensive coordinator. Dec 3 @ Georgetown, Villanova (1-2) Win vs. Georgetown, 73-69, 4. Dec 27, Villanova (10-2) Win vs. Howard, 87-49, 13. The 1977 Villanova Wildcats football team represented Villanova University in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. On Thursday morning, the Big East finalized its conference slate of games for the 2021-22 season. (6-5. Schedule [ edit] References [ edit] 12, 1997 - Villanova Football Routs West Chester: A Photo GallerySept. During his first two years at East Carolina, Fleming coached the outside linebackers before taking over as defensive backs coach from 1995-97. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Junior David Heckard (6-0, 230), who amassed 80 tackles last year, returns at middle linebacker. Football COACHING STAFF: Head coach Andy Talley begins his 14th campaign as the leader of the Wildcat football program. Sophomore Conor Kinsella (6-1, 190), who saw a great deal of playing time in 1997, will be looked upon to use the valuable experience he gained a season ago and be a big contributor. Finneran found the end zone 34 times in his Wildcat career, sitting just behind the two prior entries on this list for third-most all-time. The 1964 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. He will be making the move to tackle in 1998. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Feb 10, Villanova (10-12) Win vs. Pittsburgh, 79-68, 23. Players: 89 pro players. Under Clawsons tutelage last year, the Villanova offense averaged 40.2 points per game which ranked second nationally. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 1996-97. The Cats begin the October segment of the schedule with a date at Maine. 18, 1997 - Boden Named Starting QuarterbackAug. 1 RankingOct. 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football playoff participants, 1996 Yankee Conference football standings, "A Knight for defense; Chadwick saves Rutgers, 3828", "Villanova ends dry spell with romp over Delaware", "Park, Finneran lead 'Nova past R. Island", "Late interceptions preserve a 'Nova win", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996_Villanova_Wildcats_football_team&oldid=1123513318, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant, This page was last edited on 24 November 2022, at 04:34. "Defense should be one of this teams strengths in 1998," said Talley. 22, 1997 - Villanova Faces West Chester in Season OpenerAug. The head coach was Dick Bedesem, coaching his sixth season with the Wildcats. Feb. 6,1998 - Talley Announces Recruiting Class Feb. 6,1998 - Villanova Announces 1998 Football Schedule Jan. 8,1998 - Talley Earns National Honor Dec. 1, 1997 - Cats Battle Youngstown St. in Second Round of NCAA's Dec. 1, 1997 - Villanova's Talley and Finneran Earn National Awards Nov. 29, 1997 - Division I-AA Football Bracket Nov. 28, 1997 - Wildcats Prepare for Colgate Tenner is coming off a year that saw him record 39 tackles, 15 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. The Wildcats were led by 15th-year head coach Andy Talley played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. 310). (#8 seed in Midwest)Lost Midwest First Round (72-70) versus #9 Mississippi, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. Tenner looks poised to make a name for himself on the national scene and challenge for All-American honors. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. 7, 1997 - Wildcats Move Up in PollsOct. The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. All rights reserved. The 1971 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Do you have a blog? In his first year as a collegiate starter in 1997, Boden completed 281-of-419 for 3,707 yards and 42 touchdowns. 6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM. [1] Schedule [7] References ^ "2016 Villanova football Media Guide". "We need to get our young wide receivers some game experience, so that we can continue with the progression of our passing game," said Talley. Jan 22 @ Miami (FL), Villanova (7-9) Loss vs. Miami (FL), 63-78, 17. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Dec 22, Villanova (9-2) Win vs. Rider, 86-73, 12. 2023 Football Roster. Feb 3, Villanova (17-6) Win vs. Rutgers, 84-78, 24. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 1997 Statistics - Villanova University Tour Additional Links 2023 Team Information Quick Facts Roster Schedule Updated Stats Conference Stats Box Scores Villanova Ballpark at Plymouth BIG EAST Baseball Prospect Questionnaire Draft History (PDF) Baseball Camp Website 1997 Statistics Jan 9 @ Rutgers, Villanova (11-5) Loss vs. Rutgers, 87-97, 17. In his senior season last year, Kiefer connected on 13-of-15 field goal attempts, as he was named second team All-ECAC and second team All-Atlantic 10. Record: 4-7 (98th of 145) (Schedule & Results). Record: 24-10 (12-6, 1st in Big East MBB Big East 6) Rank: 20th in the Final AP Poll. "Our running game should be much improved considering all the talent we have in the backfield. Mar 4 (Neutral), Villanova (12-16) Win vs. Pittsburgh, 96-93, 29. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Story Links. Dec 10 @ Duke, Villanova (2-3) Loss vs. Duke, 66-94, 6. All rights reserved. In their third year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 64 record. Coach: Steve Lappas. A big strength to Kinsellas game lies in his blocking ability. Do you have a sports website? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a blog? 18, 1997 - Villanova Hosts Northeastern HuskiesNov. Joining Riley in the secondary will be junior free safety DeLonne Kelly (5-9, 185) who finished second on the team in tackles and interceptions in 1997 with 86 and four respectively. Lewis made 58 stops last season, while Turner had 48 tackles and a team-best five interceptions. A third Wildcat expected to see time at tight end is redshirt freshman Brian Koupal (6-1, 220). While at Servite High School in Anaheim, Calif., Ward set a national high school record with seven touchdown catches in one game. The big question on the defensive line is who will step-up and fill the shoes of Derek Forgione who has been lost to graduation. Possessing great quickness and athleticism, Quartey has all the tools to be a top-notch Atlantic 10 linebacker. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Wildcats will play Atlantic 10 foe Richmond, before stepping out of the league to take on Buffalo. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Dec 30 @ Boston College, Villanova (6-4) Win vs. Boston College, 83-76, 11. Top AV: Howie Long (95) Colleges Index. As a junior in 1997, he made 57 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. The leading candidates to replace these three are sophomore Stephen Ward (6-4, 190) and redshirt freshmen Brian Berko-Boateng (5-9, 175) and Murle Sango (5-9, 170). In his tenure on the Main Line, Talley has registered an 88-51-1 record, while his 18-year overall coaching mark currently stands at 115-69-1. Feb 23, Villanova (19-9) Win vs. Pennsylvania, 74-63, 29. Record: 12-17(8-10, 4th in Big East MBB Big East 6), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. With last years other outside linebacker, Jason Gattuso, moving to defensive end, there will be a battle for the open slot. More School Info. This college football 1970s season article is a stub. Westbrook scored seven touchdowns, as he gained 630 yards on 192 carries for an average of 6.5 yards per rush. 4, 1997 - A Love for the Game by Jonathan GustSept. In his stay at East Carolina, Fleming helped lead the Pirates to consecutive Liberty Bowl appearances in both 1994 and 1995. Villanova (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Per 40 Minutes Full Site Menu An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Jan 25 @ St. John's (NY), Villanova (7-10) Loss vs. St. John's (NY), 59-82, 18. Villanova NFL/AFL Players. The official 2003 Football Roster for the Michigan Wolverines Do you have a sports website? The 1999 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1999 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The head coach was Lou Ferry, coaching his second season with the Wildcats. However, with 15 starters and 27 letterwinners returning, the Wildcats are excited about the 1998 season.