Profs Blast Colonials 72-14
Profs scored pretty much at will with the first teamers on Saturday evening. Ten touchdowns and a field goal were racked up by Rowan with 432 yards on the ground, 221 yards in the air, 95 yards in returns, and two interceptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. Got all that. Wow.
Quarterback Frank Wilczynski, the NJAC Offensive Player of the Week, had a part in six touchdowns, despite only playing the first half. He totaled 216 yards passing with 12 completions in 18 attempts and 141 yards rushing on nine attempts. His 68 yard TD run broke the Rowan record for longest gain (67 yards) by a quarterback that he set last week against Brockport.
The Profs also set the school record for most points scored in game. The old mark was 71 points when Rowan defeated Salisbury University, 71-14 in 1993. It was a record for the most points ever given up by the Colonials. In addition, Rowan tied the school record for most touchdowns scored by rushing and passing with 10 (vs. William Paterson, 2002).
Superback Tariq Gaines, the NJAC Offensive Rookie of the Week, was the Profs’ rushing leader with 143 yards on four touches and one touchdown. Superback Ryan Leafey carried the ball seven times for 47 yards. He also had 64 yards receiving with two grabs and one TD. Tight end Kevin DelleDonne totaled 69 yards with four catches. Wide receiver Dan Lisa added two receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown. Seven receivers caught passes.
Rowan has a 4-1 record with a 3-1 NJAC mark. Western Connecticut drops to 0-5 overall and 0-4 in the conference. The Colonials have lost 11 straight games and the streak dates back to last year when Rowan defeated Western Connecticut, 49-18.
On defense, linebacker Kevin Taylor compiled six tackles. End Matt Hoffman, linebacker Evan Picariello and linebacker Andrew Yezzi followed with five tackles apiece. Linebackers Steve Hague and Patrick Ruley and Picariello each recovered a fumble. Defensive back Frank Rubino recorded an 83 yard interception return for a touchdown and free safety Mike Barone had a 38 yard interception.
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