Davidson College
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Football Gameday Central - Jacksonville
10/25/2016 2:25:00 PM | Football
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DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Wildcats (2-6, 0-5 PFL) return home for a Pioneer Football League clash with Jacksonville University (3-3, 2-1 PFL). Kickoff from Richardson Stadium is slated for 1 p.m.Â
TAKE A KID TO THE GAME
Calling all Wildcat fans! This Saturday's game against Jacksonville will be FREE to all children 12 years and under!
THROW 'EM UP, THROW 'EM UP
The first 750 fans to the game will receive a FREE rally towel!
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| WEEK NINE - DAVIDSON vs. JACKSONVILLE |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 | |
| Kickoff | 1:00 P.M. | |
| Location | Davidson, N.C. | |
| Stadium | Richardson Stadium | |
| Capacity | 6,000 | |
| Watch | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFLÂ | Jacksonville | |
| #HashTag | #DAVvsJU | |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4) | |
| Coach's Show | Episode Nine | |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
THE SERIES
The Dolphins are the most familiar opponent Davidson faces this season, having squared off 18 previous times. Jacksonville leads the all-time series dating back to their first tilt in 1998 by a margin of 12-6. The 'Cats have fallen seven consecutive times, but won back-to-back meetings in 2007 and 2008.Â
LAST TIME OUT | Box Score (PDF)
Davidson fell behind 14-0 at Marist and never recovered, falling at Tenney Stadium, 31-10. Freshman quarterback Stockton McGuire rushed for a team-high 76 yards off 14 carries, but completed only 8-of-23 pass attempts for 97 yards in the losing effort. Sophomore wide receiver Kahleel Shaw was the only 'Cat to find the end zone, finding the edge and the goal line on a three-yard scoring scamper. Junior Trevor Smith was good from his only field goal try of the day, knocking down a 33-yard kick. Marist used deep-man threat Juston Christian to gouge the thin Davidson secondary for 136 yards on six catches, including an 83-yard TD reception in the third to all but seal the Red Fox victory.
MAKE CASEY CAPTAIN
A 2016 Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team selection, senior Nate Casey needs your help! Vote for Casey to be named captain of the team here!
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#TRENDINGNOW
Through eight weeks, sophomore defensive lineman Boo Jordan remains atop the PFL in sacks with 6.0. Jordan ranks fifth on the team with 26 tackles, has a quarterback hurry and a forced fumble on the season.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
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.
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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.
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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.Â
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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