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'Cats Set to Kickoff 2016 Season Saturday at Georgetown
8/29/2016 3:26:00 PM | Football
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Davidson opens the 2016 campaign Saturday, Sept. 3 at Georgetown University, returning to the nation's capital for the first time since 2013 for a non-conference clash with the Hoyas.
| WEEK ONE - DAVIDSON AT GEORGETOWN |
| Date | Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 P.M. |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Stadium | Cooper Field |
| Capacity | 2,500 |
| Watch | Online Stream - FREE to view |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Georgetown | Patriot |
| #HashTag | #DAVvsGTOWN |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4) |
| Coach's Show | Week 1 |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
THE GAME
The Wildcats open the season against the Hoyas of Georgetown University for the fifth time in program history when Davidson visits Cooper Field in Washington, D.C. for a 1 p.m. contest on Saturday. The Wildcats are 55-57-5 (.491) in season openers, including 16-39-2 on the road.
THE SERIES
Saturday's game will mark the 12th meeting between the 'Cats and Hoyas. Davidson trails the all-time series 3-8 dating back to the first meeting in 1999.
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.
ENDING ON A HIGH NOTE
The Wildcats ended the 2015 slate with a hard-fought win over PFL foe Stetson at Spec Martin Memorial, 20-17. Then sophomore kicker Trevor Smith blasted a career-long 47-yard field goal with 1:24 left in regulation to break the tie and give the 'Cats the late lead. On the ensuing Stetson possession, then junior defensive back Ryan Leak picked off a pass deep in Davidson territory to end the game and give the team its first conference win since the 2012 campaign.
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 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.
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 Tuesday and feature Coach Nichols take on everything Davidson football from the previous week's contest to the upcoming clash.
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.
