Davidson College
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Football Gameday Central - Butler
10/12/2016 10:15:00 AM | Football
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DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Wildcats (2-4, 0-3 PFL) return to Richardson Stadium in a battle of winless Pioneer Football League squads when Butler (2-4, 0-3 PFL) visits Stephen B. Smith Field Saturday, Oct. 15.
| WEEK SEVEN - DAVIDSON vs. BUTLER |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 | |
| Kickoff | 12:00 P.M. | |
| Location | Davidson, N.C. | |
| Stadium | Richardson Stadium | |
| Capacity | 6,000 | |
| Watch | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Butler | |
| #HashTag | #DAVvsBUTLER | |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4) | |
| Live Video | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Coach's Show | Episode Seven | |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
THE SERIES
The 'Cats and Bulldogs are all tied up at 5-5 all-time. Each team got to the mark in the same fashion, by way of five-game win streaks. Davidson won the first five tilts starting with the first meeting in 2003. Since their first win over Davidson in 2009, Butler has rattled off five straight victories in the series.
HONORARY CAPTAIN
This week's honorary captain is 2005 graduate John Leverett. Leverett, a four-year letter winner, was one of the most prolific running backs in Davidson history. His 3,165 yards remains the most all-time, while he ranks second in single-season yards with 1,084. Leverett boasted 13 games with 100 yards rushing or more and twice broke the 200-yard barrier with matching 259-yard performances against Jacksonville in consecutive seasons.
LAST TIME OUT | Box Score (PDF)
The Wildcats suffered it's worst loss of the season last Saturday, falling at San Diego in PFL road action, 52-3. The league leading Toreros jumped out to a 42-0 lead behind four touchdowns from the eventual PFL Player of the Week, Jonah Hodges. Hodges rattled off four straight touchdowns in the first half off 11 carries for 176 yards. Davidson junior kicker Trevor Smith broke the shutout in the fourth with his fourth field goal of the season, a 35-yard boot through the uprights. Sophomore wide receiver Kahleel Shaw caught three passes for 59 yards, while freshman Keylan Brown rushed 14 times for 59 yards.
#TRENDINGNOW
Senior punter John Cook was busy at San Diego, punting nine times in the game. The Raleigh, N.C., native averaged 37.9 yards-per-punt and pinned the Toreros inside the 20-yard line on three occasions.
NATIONAL ATTENTION
With Stockton McGuire's recognition as a STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week honorable mention, it marks the second 'Cat to earn this distinction in 2016. Running back Keylan Brown made the list for his 95-yard, one touchdown performance at Kentucky Wesleyan back in week two.
Missed a player spotlight from earlier this year? Find them on the Davidson Wildcats YouTube page.
ROWELL LANDS ON FOOTBALLGAMEPLAN.COM PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Junior Ben Rowell earned a nod on the FBGP.com Preseason All-America third team as a specialist. Rowell returned 17 kicks last season for an average of 28.4 yards per return. He was named to the All-PFL second team last season as a specialist.
MUELLER NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-PFL TEAM
For the first time in PFL history, the league named long snappers to the Preseason All-League team with Davidson junior Conrad Mueller making the grade. Mueller, along with Butler's Connor Aranas, were honored with this distinction back in July's release.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE STAFF
Head Coach Paul Nichols was busy in the offseason revamping the Wildcat coaching staff, bringing in seven new members to the team. Assistant Head and Defensive Line Coach Ray McCartney (Guilford, '80) returns to North Carolina after spending two seasons at Army West Point. Prior to his tenure with the Black Knights, McCartney roamed the sidelines at Wake Forest for 13 seasons as defensive line coach, helping lead the Demon Deacons to five bowl games. Vinny Marino (Connecticut, '92) enters his first season as Offensive Coordinator after spending two seasons as Assistant Director of Player Personnel at Boston College. Also joining the staff; Special Teams Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Mario Price (Baylor, '07), Offensive Line Coach Matt Applebaum (Connecticut, '07), Safeties Coach Justin Hood (Ashland, 08), Cornerbacks Coach Sean Fisher (Mount Union, '08) and Tight Ends Coach Phil Trautwein (Florida, '07). Trautwein spent time with Marino as a graduate assistant with the Eagles.
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 five home games this season. Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons will be joined by Michael Fresina on the home calls all season long! All 11 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.
DAVIDSON FOOTBALL COACH'S SHOW
Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons is back to host the 2016 addition of the Davidson Football Coach's Show presented by JJ Wade & Associates. The Coach's Show will be released every Monday and feature Coach Nichols take on everything Davidson football from the previous week's contest to the upcoming clash.
COME SEE US
Individual game and season tickets are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at DavidsonWildcats.com or over the phone and in person.
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