Davidson College
San Diego
Football Gameday Central - San Diego
10/5/2016 9:41:00 AM | Football
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Wildcats travel across country for a Pioneer Football League clash with the Toreros of the University of San Diego. It will be the first trip to San Diego since the 2011 season.
| WEEK SIX - DAVIDSON vs. SAN DIEGO |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 | |
| Kickoff | 4:00 P.M. | |
| Location | San Diego, Calif. | |
| Stadium | Torero Stadium | |
| Capacity | 6,000 | |
| Watch | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | San Diego | |
| #HashTag | #DAVvsUSD | |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4) | |
| Live Video | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Coach's Show | Episode Six | |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
THE SERIES
The 'Cats are 2-9 all-time against the Toreros dating back to their first meeting in 2000. Davidson last won against San Diego in 2009, a 34-27 road victory.
HONORARY CAPTAIN
Appearing as honorary captain for the 'Cats out in sunny Southern California will be Steve MacMillan. MacMillan is CEO of Hologic, a global medical technology leader with an emphasis on the healthcare needs of women. Previously, Steve served as CEO of Stryker Corporation. As a student, he majored in economics and was a hall counselor, North Carolina Fellow and member of the golf team, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, the Interfraternity Council, PAX house and ETC. He is a member of the Game Changers Campaign committee, and previously served on the Board of Visitors and as gift chair of his 25th reunion committee.
LAST TIME OUT | Box Score (PDF)
Davidson took a 21-10 lead into the fourth quarter, but Kegan Moore's three late touchdowns up-ended the 'Cats last Saturday, 31-27. Freshman Stockton McGuire was a major factor in the early game success, rushing for a career-high 102 yards off 11 carries and a touchdown. The rookie kept it for 72 yards on the second play of the third and took it all the way to the goal to break open the game. He finished 12-of-31 for 130 yards and two touchdowns through the air. The Wildcats lost despite turning the Hatters over five times, including three break ups from senior defensive back Jaylen Mize. Mize showed his athleticism on three plays, forcing two fumbles and snagging a batted ball in the back of the endzone for his second interception of the season.
#TRENDINGNOW
Senior defensive back Jaylen Mize turned over Stetson three times last week. The Buford, Ga., native forced a pair of fumbles and intercepted his second pass of the season.
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 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.
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.
For the latest on Davidson football, be sure to follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
