2008 Woodie Awards
Football loses 28-13, remains winless on road
Anthony Olivieri
Issue date: 10/7/04 Section: Sports
The Marist College football team dropped a non-conference match-up on the road against Central Connecticut State University, 28-13, last Saturday.
Marist could not overcome four interceptions, and 21 fourth quarter points by CCSU, to drop to 1-3 on the season.
CCSU junior Tom Hunter had a touchdown catch and run for the Blue Devils, including the first score of the game.
Marist's Kevin Frederick muffed a punt at midfield, which was subsequently recovered by CCSU. The Blue Devils marched down the field, taking four plays to punch the ball in the end-zone, punctuated by Hunter's 19-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Scott Dolch.
The Red Foxes responded with a scoring drive of their own. Senior quarterback James Luft connected with junior tight end Mike Marshall on a 7-yard touchdown pass, knotting the game at seven all.
CCSU (4-1) then had a special teams gaffe of their own, muffing a punt, which was recovered by Marist defensive back Brian Beck at the Marist 46-yard line.
The Red Foxes cashed in with a field goal by freshman place kicker Bradley Rowe, increasing their lead 10-7 as the first half expired.
Marist held their ground in the third quarter, only allowing 10 yards of offense in the period.
The Red Foxes added another field goal at the beginning of the fourth quarter to increase their lead to 13-7.
CCSU responded quickly as junior wide receiver Andre Smith ran a 65-yard reverse route down the left sideline for a touchdown, reclaiming the lead 14-13.
Luft was then picked off for the second time by Nigel Monge, and CCSU capitalized with a 4-yard touchdown run by Hunter.
In only a one-possession game, CCSU needed to hold its ground defensively. Linebacker Corrie Tucker intercepted a Luft pass, returning it 40 yards for a touchdown to put the finishing touches on a 28-13 Blue Devil victory.
Junior wide receiver Tim Traynor had a career high eight catches and 118 yards receiving for Marist. On the defensive side of the ball for the Red Foxes, defensive lineman Matt Grande had eight tackles and a pair of sacks.
Luft was 20-39 passing, one attempt short of the school's 1-AA record. His 20 completions also leaves Luft one completion short of tying Jim Daley for first on Marist's all-time list.
The Red Foxes resume play at home on Oct. 9 against St. Peter's on homecoming weekend.
Marist could not overcome four interceptions, and 21 fourth quarter points by CCSU, to drop to 1-3 on the season.
CCSU junior Tom Hunter had a touchdown catch and run for the Blue Devils, including the first score of the game.
Marist's Kevin Frederick muffed a punt at midfield, which was subsequently recovered by CCSU. The Blue Devils marched down the field, taking four plays to punch the ball in the end-zone, punctuated by Hunter's 19-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Scott Dolch.
The Red Foxes responded with a scoring drive of their own. Senior quarterback James Luft connected with junior tight end Mike Marshall on a 7-yard touchdown pass, knotting the game at seven all.
CCSU (4-1) then had a special teams gaffe of their own, muffing a punt, which was recovered by Marist defensive back Brian Beck at the Marist 46-yard line.
The Red Foxes cashed in with a field goal by freshman place kicker Bradley Rowe, increasing their lead 10-7 as the first half expired.
Marist held their ground in the third quarter, only allowing 10 yards of offense in the period.
The Red Foxes added another field goal at the beginning of the fourth quarter to increase their lead to 13-7.
CCSU responded quickly as junior wide receiver Andre Smith ran a 65-yard reverse route down the left sideline for a touchdown, reclaiming the lead 14-13.
Luft was then picked off for the second time by Nigel Monge, and CCSU capitalized with a 4-yard touchdown run by Hunter.
In only a one-possession game, CCSU needed to hold its ground defensively. Linebacker Corrie Tucker intercepted a Luft pass, returning it 40 yards for a touchdown to put the finishing touches on a 28-13 Blue Devil victory.
Junior wide receiver Tim Traynor had a career high eight catches and 118 yards receiving for Marist. On the defensive side of the ball for the Red Foxes, defensive lineman Matt Grande had eight tackles and a pair of sacks.
Luft was 20-39 passing, one attempt short of the school's 1-AA record. His 20 completions also leaves Luft one completion short of tying Jim Daley for first on Marist's all-time list.
The Red Foxes resume play at home on Oct. 9 against St. Peter's on homecoming weekend.