Saturday, October 24
Davidson, N.C.
1:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Marist
Wildcat Football Gameday Central - Marist
10/23/2015 5:04:00 PM | Football
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- The Wildcats return home for Family Weekend when they host Marist on Saturday at 1 p.m.
THE GAME
• The Wildcats return home to host Marist in PFL action on Saturday at 1 p.m. on Family Weekend.
• Saturday's game will mark the eighth meeting between the two teams and Marist leads the all-time series that dates back to 2008, 6-1. Davidson's lone win came on Nov. 6, 2010 where the Wildcats edged the Red Foxes, 28-21, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
• The last Pioneer Football League win for the Wildcats came at Valparaiso on Nov. 10, 2012 where Davidson took a 28-27 overtime victory.
• Davidson is 28-60 (.320) all-time in the Pioneer Football League.
• This week's honorary captain is Dr. John Cowan, Class of 1996. Cowan was a four-year starter at left tackle and also saw action as a defensive specialist his final two seasons. Cowan currently works at Harbin Clinic as a neurosurgeon in Rome, Ga.
QUICK SLANTS
• Davidson is coming off a 38-7 loss at Butler last Saturday. WR Cam Cheuvront had a career day, recording his first 100-yard game with 103 yards off eight catches to lead the Wildcats.
• #RecordWatch: Senior WR William Morris is 26 receptions, 53 yards and four touchdowns away from setting all three career records at Davidson.
• Morris had an impressive performance versus Kentucky Wesleyan, as the senior caught the game-winning touchdown against the Panthers that snapped a 15-game drought for the 'Cats.
• DL Thomas Sykes recorded the game-winning interception against KWC to be named the PFL's Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Sunday.
• LB Ben Hart leads the Davidson defense with 38 tackles, including 1.0 for a loss. Seven other Wildcats have tallied 25 or more tackles so far this season. Hart recorded a career-high 10 tackles at Butler.
• WR William Morris leads the Davidson offense with 291 yards on 28 catches with four touchdowns. The senior averages 48.5 yards per game this season. RB Jeffrey Keil leads the rushing corps with 215 yards on 50 carries in four games this season.
THE SERIES
Overall Record: Marist leads, 6-1
Games at Marist: Marist leads, 2-1
Games at Davidson: Marist leads, 4-0
Last Five Games in Series: Marist leads, 4-1
Last Wildcat Win at Marist: 11/6/10 (28-21)
Current Streak: L4
Last Meeting: vs. Marist 38, DC 7 (11/14/14)
HONORARY CAPTAIN – DR. JOHN COWAN
This week's honorary captain is Dr. John Cowan, Class of 1996. Cowan was a standout offensive lineman for the Wildcats. The Cartersville, Ga., native was a four-year starter at left tackle and also saw action as a defensive specialist his final two seasons because of his strength, speed and agility. Cowan was a Stuart Scholar, president of the Patterson Court Council and worked at hospitals in Pakistan and China throughout his time at Davidson. Cowan currently works at Harbin Clinic as a neurosurgeon in Rome, Ga.
LAST TIME OUT
Sophomore Cam Cheuvront's career day wasn't enough for the Wildcats as Davidson fell to Butler, 38-7, in PFL action Saturday at the Butler Bowl. Cheuvront led the Wildcats with a career-high 103 yards off eight catches for his first-career 100-yard game. QB Taylor Mitchell followed with completing 16-of-28 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs held Davidson to 234 total yards with the help of five total sacks for a loss of 30 yards and holding the Wildcats to 1-of-12 third down conversions.
MORRIS RECORD WATCH
Senior WR William Morris is on his way to becoming Davidson's all-time top receiver as he is on track to breaking all three career records. Morris is just 26 receptions, 53 yards and four touchdowns away from breaking all three Lanny Funsten's records:
RECEPTIONS
1. 229, Lanny Funsten, (229-2770), 2009-12
2. 203, William Morris, (203-2717), 2012-Present
YARDS
1. 2770, Lanny Funsten, (229-2770), 2009-12
2. 2717, William Morris, (203-2717), 2012-Present
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 20, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
8. 16, William Morris, 2012-Present
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can connect directly with the Davidson Football staff on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DavidsonFootball), Twitter (@DCFootball_Cats) and Instagram (@DCFootball_Cats). Head coach Paul Nichols is on Twitter and can be found at @coach_nichols.
LIVE VIDEO AND AUDIO
Davidson will provide live video and audio streams on its website, DavidsonWildcats.com, for all six home games this season. All 12 games can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
For the latest on Davidson football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
| WEEK EIGHT - MARIST AT DAVIDSON |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM |
| Location | Davidson, N.C. |
| Stadium | Richardson Stadium |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Marist |
| #HashTag | #ALLIN15 |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com |
| Live Stream | DavidsonWildcats.com |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4) |
| Coach's Show | Week 8 |
| Player Spotlight | WR Cam Cheuvront |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
| Photos | DavidsonPhotos.com |
THE GAME
• The Wildcats return home to host Marist in PFL action on Saturday at 1 p.m. on Family Weekend.
• Saturday's game will mark the eighth meeting between the two teams and Marist leads the all-time series that dates back to 2008, 6-1. Davidson's lone win came on Nov. 6, 2010 where the Wildcats edged the Red Foxes, 28-21, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
• The last Pioneer Football League win for the Wildcats came at Valparaiso on Nov. 10, 2012 where Davidson took a 28-27 overtime victory.
• Davidson is 28-60 (.320) all-time in the Pioneer Football League.
• This week's honorary captain is Dr. John Cowan, Class of 1996. Cowan was a four-year starter at left tackle and also saw action as a defensive specialist his final two seasons. Cowan currently works at Harbin Clinic as a neurosurgeon in Rome, Ga.
QUICK SLANTS
• Davidson is coming off a 38-7 loss at Butler last Saturday. WR Cam Cheuvront had a career day, recording his first 100-yard game with 103 yards off eight catches to lead the Wildcats.
• #RecordWatch: Senior WR William Morris is 26 receptions, 53 yards and four touchdowns away from setting all three career records at Davidson.
• Morris had an impressive performance versus Kentucky Wesleyan, as the senior caught the game-winning touchdown against the Panthers that snapped a 15-game drought for the 'Cats.
• DL Thomas Sykes recorded the game-winning interception against KWC to be named the PFL's Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Sunday.
• LB Ben Hart leads the Davidson defense with 38 tackles, including 1.0 for a loss. Seven other Wildcats have tallied 25 or more tackles so far this season. Hart recorded a career-high 10 tackles at Butler.
• WR William Morris leads the Davidson offense with 291 yards on 28 catches with four touchdowns. The senior averages 48.5 yards per game this season. RB Jeffrey Keil leads the rushing corps with 215 yards on 50 carries in four games this season.
THE SERIES
Overall Record: Marist leads, 6-1
Games at Marist: Marist leads, 2-1
Games at Davidson: Marist leads, 4-0
Last Five Games in Series: Marist leads, 4-1
Last Wildcat Win at Marist: 11/6/10 (28-21)
Current Streak: L4
Last Meeting: vs. Marist 38, DC 7 (11/14/14)
HONORARY CAPTAIN – DR. JOHN COWAN
This week's honorary captain is Dr. John Cowan, Class of 1996. Cowan was a standout offensive lineman for the Wildcats. The Cartersville, Ga., native was a four-year starter at left tackle and also saw action as a defensive specialist his final two seasons because of his strength, speed and agility. Cowan was a Stuart Scholar, president of the Patterson Court Council and worked at hospitals in Pakistan and China throughout his time at Davidson. Cowan currently works at Harbin Clinic as a neurosurgeon in Rome, Ga.
LAST TIME OUT
Sophomore Cam Cheuvront's career day wasn't enough for the Wildcats as Davidson fell to Butler, 38-7, in PFL action Saturday at the Butler Bowl. Cheuvront led the Wildcats with a career-high 103 yards off eight catches for his first-career 100-yard game. QB Taylor Mitchell followed with completing 16-of-28 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs held Davidson to 234 total yards with the help of five total sacks for a loss of 30 yards and holding the Wildcats to 1-of-12 third down conversions.
MORRIS RECORD WATCH
Senior WR William Morris is on his way to becoming Davidson's all-time top receiver as he is on track to breaking all three career records. Morris is just 26 receptions, 53 yards and four touchdowns away from breaking all three Lanny Funsten's records:
RECEPTIONS
1. 229, Lanny Funsten, (229-2770), 2009-12
2. 203, William Morris, (203-2717), 2012-Present
YARDS
1. 2770, Lanny Funsten, (229-2770), 2009-12
2. 2717, William Morris, (203-2717), 2012-Present
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 20, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
8. 16, William Morris, 2012-Present
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can connect directly with the Davidson Football staff on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DavidsonFootball), Twitter (@DCFootball_Cats) and Instagram (@DCFootball_Cats). Head coach Paul Nichols is on Twitter and can be found at @coach_nichols.
LIVE VIDEO AND AUDIO
Davidson will provide live video and audio streams on its website, DavidsonWildcats.com, for all six home games this season. All 12 games can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
For the latest on Davidson football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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