Davidson College
Morehead State
Football Gameday Central - Morehead State
11/15/2016 4:54:00 PM | Football
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DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Wildcats (2-8, 0-7 PFL) take the field for the final time this season Saturday when they play host to Morehead State (3-7, 2-5 PFL) for a Pioneer Football League clash. Kickoff with the Eagles is slated for 1 p.m. from Richardson Stadium.
| WEEK 12 - DAVIDSON vs. MOREHEAD STATE |
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 | |
| Kickoff | 1:00 P.M. | |
| Location | Davidson, N.C. | |
| Stadium | Richardson Stadium | |
| Capacity | 6,000 | |
| Watch | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Morehead State | |
| #HashTag | #DAVvsMSU | |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com | |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (MI-Connection CH4, WHIP 1350 AM) | |
| Coach's Show | Episode 12 | |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
THE SERIES
The 'Cats look to snap a four-game losing skid to the Eagles. Morehead State leads the series 11-6 since the first meeting in 1999. Prior to the slide, Davidson had won the previous three tilts from 2009-2011.
SENIOR DAY
Prior to kickoff the Wildcats will honor 19 seniors playing in the final game of their collegiate careers. Congrats to all the members of the Davidson Class of 2017!
LAST TIME OUT | Box Score (PDF)
Prior to last week's bye week, Davidson was blanked for the first time this season at Campbell, 28-0. The shutout was the first since the 2015 opener at The Citadel. The 'Cats started three series in Camel territory in the first half, but were unable to capitalize on the scoreboard. Down just 7-0 at the break, the third quarter, once again, proved to be Davidson's undoing as Campbell punched it into the endzone twice in the frame. The Wildcats have been outscored in the third, 94-24, this campaign.
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!
#TRENDINGNOW
Sophomore safety Cody Mitchell and freshman linebacker George Hatalowich each picked off their first passes of the season the last time out at Campbell. The Wildcats have recorded 12 interceptions this season, tied for the third most in the PFL.
HONORARY CAPTAIN - CHRIS WOODS '16
The honorary captain for Saturday's game against Morehead State will be Chris Woods, '16. Woods was an integral part of the 'Cats defense four seasons, earning varsity letter status every season. The Burlington, N.C., native was named the Defensive MVP of the 2015 CDFL FCS Senior Scout Bowl and was tabbed the Wildcats' Bill Gammon '70 team award for defense. Woods registered 137 career tackles, 71 one solo stops and 15.0 for loss, while making total 7.5 sacks.
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.
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.
For the latest on Davidson football, be sure to follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
