Hound football at Sacred Heart in opener Friday;
Women's soccer hosts home Friendly;
New staff members announced

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Assumption College will open its 42nd season of football and its 21st at the intercollegiate level with high hopes, a host of talented athletes and a new coaching staff. ADAM FULLER, a standout player at Sacred Heart University and most recently an assistant coach with the very successful University of Richmond program, replaces Cory Bailey at the helm---the sixth head coach in the history of Greyhound football. Fuller will open his official sideline duties at the home of his alma mater Saturday night August 30 (6 p.m. kickoff)

This week the Greyhounds are at Division 1-AA rival Sacred Heart University SATURDAY at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on the Sacred Heart University. Livestats will also be provided by the Sacred Heart sports information staff. Most Greyhound games can be watched via webcast or LIVESTATS live at: www.assumptiongreyhounds.com/athletics/webcast/index.

KEY LETTERMEN LOST (all players listed alphabetically)
Jake BEERS WR Duxbury, MA/Duxbury
career leader with 158 receptions, 1,950 yards, 12 TDs
Matt CERINS OT Manchester, CT/East Catholic
Northeast-10 Conference, ECAC Division II first-team all-star
Jon EISELE PK Lower Gwynedd, PA/Vermont Acad.
six field goals (two game-winners), 45 points (7th in the NE-10)
Jared KELLY DE Canton, MA/Xaverian
Northeast-10 Conference, ECAC Division II first-team all-star
Josh KELLY DE Canton, MA/Xaverian
Northeast-10 Conference second-team all-star
Mike OTTERBEIN OT Manchester, CT/Manchester
Northeast-10 Conference second-team all-star
Mike SENELLA OC Simi Valley, CA/Bishop Alemany
Worcester Area second-team all-star; four-year starter

WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED: Fuller will first need to address the graduation of the entire offensive line, three of whom earned all-conference honors in their careers. Gone are tackles Matt Cerins and Dan Welch, guards Ross Dubuc and Mike Otterbein and center Mike Senella. His next area of concern is the missing Kelly brothers, Jared and Josh, on each side of the defensive line---a duo that accounted for over 360 career tackles and 50 quarterback sacks. And, the kicking game, both punter Justin Antone and placekicker Jon Eisele (two game winning field goals) have been graduated. And, finally the departure of career receiving leader Jake Beers---158 receptions for nearly 2,000 yards, creates another opportunity for a newcomer.

TOP LETTERMEN RETURNING (all players listed alphabetically)
Keith BATES SO SS Holden, MA/Wachusett
sixth-leading tackler (22-30--52); 5 defended, 1 interception, 1 sack
David CANNEY JR WR Templeton, MA/Narragansett
NE-10 second-team, 1,440 all-purpose yds.; 62 rec., 870 yds, 4 TDs;
averaged 29.1 yds/kickoff return; fastest 1,000 yds. receiving
Joey FABIANO SR WR Westwood, MA/Westwood
61 career receptions for 745 yards in 27 games
Taylor HUMPHREY SR QB Lafayette, CA/Miramonte
170-for-320, 2,204 yds. (first 2,000 yard passer in Hounds' history)
Jake LONGENECKER PG TE Fernandina, FL/Manchester, NH West
77 career receptions, 973 yards in 28 games
Chris MARTINO SR DB Lincroft, NJ/Middletown South
88 tackles in 2007 (2nd on team), 200 career tackles, 10 interceptions;
28 breakups; Northeast-10 Conference second-team
Bernard SCOTT JR DB St. Petersburg, FL/Admiral Farragut
46 tackles; 12 breakups in 2007
Mitchell WELCH SR LB Southington, CT/Southington
25-36--61 tackles (4th on team), 2 sacks, 4 pressures
Herbert WOODARD SO RB Salem, NJ/Salem
ECAC/NE-10 Freshman-of-the-Year; 966 yds. rushing (2nd NE-10); 10 TDs
(60 points), Gold Helmet with 275 yards vs. Saint Anselm
Dustin ZITZMANN JR LB Pinellas Park, FL/Dixie Hollins
39-74--113 tackles (2nd NE-10), 79-138--217 career tackles (first soph. over 200);
NE-10 second-team; FB Gazette pre-season All-America

TOP ASSETS RETURNING: Fuller will welcome back 10 of the premier athletes from last years squad. Junior wide out/captain David Canney is among the best at his position in the conference and also excels on special teams . . . sophomore strong safety Keith Bates was one of the conference's under appreciate performers last year . . . senior wide out Joey Fabiano is another of the unsung players with 61 career receptions . . . postgraduate tight end Jake Longenecker is within distance of 100 receptions and 1,000 yards . . .senior/captain defensive back Chris Martino and junior Bernard Scott are among the top defenders in the conference . . . junior Dustin Zitzmann and senior Mitchell Welch are two of the more productive linebackers in the region and sophomore Herbert Woodard caught everyone's attention as the top freshman in the region with nearly 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns.

THE OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS (all players listed alphabetically)
Andy KUPEC SO 6-0 190 Wyckoff, NJ/Indian Hills
Mike O'REGAN FR 6-4 195 Marco Island, FL/Lely
Josh RATACIK SO 6-0 200 Manchester, NH/Central
Dylan THELEMAN FR 6-2 195 Plymouth, MN/Wayzata

SYNOPSIS: senior Taylor Humphrey was third in the conference in yards (2,204) passing---the first Greyhound over 2,000 yards for a season and appears to have the inside track on the starting position. But, he is expected to miss the season with injury. Therefore, sophomore Josh Ratacik, the backup in 2007, who was impressive in spring workouts will get a long look. Freshman Dylan Theleman comes from one of the more respected programs in Minnesota at Wayzata High and freshman Mike O'Regan threw for over 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns at Lely.

RUNNING BACKS (all players listed alphabetically)
Devon BROWN FR 5-4 160 Rochester, NY/Greece Olympia
Francis CRONIN FR 5-9 200 Leominster, MA/Cushing
Kevin FLANAGAN SO 6-0 205 Gardner, MA/Gardner
Ethan MAXFIELD SO 6-1 205 Newport, NH/Newport
Connor MC GRATH FR 5-9 205 Sparta, NJ/Pope John XXIII
Lance MITCHELL SO 5-10 190 Boynton Beach, FL/Pope John
Herbert WOODARD SO 5-8 165 Salem, NJ/Salem

SYNOPSIS: soph Herbert Woodard is already among the top backs in the region as the 2007 Northeast-10 and ECAC Division II top first-year player. He rushed for 966 yards and 10 touchdowns and won the third Gold Helmet for the Greyhounds with 277 yards and five TDs in the first half at Saint Anselm. He was also second on the team to David Canney with 1,016 all-purpose yards. Sophomore Lance Mitchell, a South Florida all-star, (176 yards) was impressive in spots as a first-year player. Freshman track standout Devon Brown was all Rochester area and has a 98-yard kickoff return and a six-TD game in his resume, while freshman Connor McGrath rushed for 2,030 yards and 25 scores.

WIDE RECEIVERS (all players listed alphabetically)
Brandon BISHOP FR 6-2 195 Mendon, MA/Nipmuc
David CANNEY JR 6-1 195 Templeton, MA/Narragansett
D.B. HASEOTES SO 6-2 185 N. Attleboro, MA/Moses Brown
Joey FABIANO SR 5-11 185 Westwood, MA/Westwood
Mark GATELY SO 6-1 195 Waltham, MA/Waltham
Brett KUCHARCZYK FR 6-1 180 Southington, CT/Southington
Marcus NICHOLS SO 5-11 160 Salem, NJ/Salem
Tom PEPE FR 6-0 185 Quincy, MA/Boston College
Dominique PRICE SO 6-2 205 Worcester, MA/Holy Name
Mitch RAIOLA FR 5-7 165 Bristol, RI/Mount Hope
Joe WESTON FR 5-8 175 Franklin, MA/Franklin

SYNOPSIS: the wide out corps will certainly miss all-time receiver Jake Beers (158 receptions, 1,950 yards, 12 touchdowns), lost to graduation however junior captain and Northeast-10 Conference second-teamer David Canney is back to continue his assault on the Greyhound's record book. The talented Canney had 62 receptions last year for 870 yards (both single-season standards). In his career he has 94 receptions for 1,188 yards (first sophomore over 1,000 yards) and has 2,241 all-purpose yards (already seventh in Hound annals). Senior Joey Fabiano is an unsung and dependable receiver with 61 catches for 745 yards in 27 games. Freshman Mitch Raiola scored 16 touchdowns with over 1,200 yards of all purpose yards as a senior at Mount Hope. Sophomore Dominique Price, the first Greyhound to play both football and basketball, was MVP of the 2007 Shriners Game, has an unlimited upside, while sophomore Mark Gately is a former Greater Boston League all-star and played in the Agganis Game.

TIGHT ENDS (all players listed alphabetically)
Jake LONGENECKER PG 6-5 245 Fernandina, FL/Manchester West
Chris ROBBINS FR 6-3 240 Buzzards Bay, MA/Bourne
Eric SCHINDLER SO 6-3 245 Kenilworth, NJ/Brearly
Matt THIBEAULT JR 6-2 230 Fitchburg, MA/Fitchburg

SYNOPSIS: postgraduate Jake Longenecker returns after missing 2008 with injury. He had 77 receptions for 973 yards in his previous three years and is considered a solid blocker. Sophomore Eric Schindler, a two-time all-New Jersey Group I all-star, caught six passes for 112 yards in spot duty, while junior Matt Thibeault, a former Worcester Telegram & Gazette all-star, has 19 receptions for 139 yards in his two years.

LEFT TACKLES (all players listed alphabetically)
Matt SIDEBOTTOM SO 6-4 315 Franklin, MA/Franklin
Erik STEVENS FR 6-2 265 Skaneateles, NY/Central
Robert YARBROUGH FR 6-4 295 Fall River, MA/Durfee
LEFT GUARDS (all players listed alphabetically)
Bill ABERNETHY SO 6-3 275 Perrineville, NJ/Notre Dame
T.J. CAMPION SO 6-1 315 Waterbury, CT/Holy Cross
Brian SHEA FR 6-2 295 Cambridge, MA/Matignon
CENTERS (all players listed alphabetically)
Peter BROOK FR 6-0 280 Livermore, CA/Livermore
Aaron ELLIS SO 6-1 280 Hampton, NH/St. John's Prep
Brandon LOGEE SO 6-3 245 Paxton, MA/Saint John's
RIGHT GUARDS (all players listed alphabetically)
Matt BORUCHOWSKI SO 6-2 290 Easthampton, MA/Easth'mpton
Matt GAGLIARDI SO 6-0 260 Coventry, CT/Coventry
RIGHT TACKLES (all players listed alphabetically)
Nick CANTRELL JR 6-5 280 Portland, ME/Deering
Nick NYCZ JR 6-3 285 Dracut, MA/Bishop Guertin

OFFENSIVE LINE SYNOPSIS: the Greyhounds started five seniors on last year's offensive line and that group was part of the rushing game averaging 139.2 yards and allowing just 12 sacks as the quarterbacks attempted 339 passes. Left tackle Matt Cerins and right guard Mike Otterbein earned all-conference honors, while center Mike Senella was a previous honoree. The group also included right tackle Dan Welch and left guard Ross Dubuc. Junior Nick Cantrell, a former all-stater from Maine, junior Nick Nycz, a two-time all-New Hampshire performer and sophomore Matt Sidebottom, a former football/wrestling all-star, earned valuable time as a first-year player as a combination backup lineman/fullback. So, now the rebuilding process begins. Among the freshman expected to help are Erik Stevens, a two-time Skaneateles, NY area all star, and Brian Shea, a two-time Catholic Central all-star.

THE DEFENSE

LEFT END (all players listed alphabetically)
Corey BLACKWOOD SO 6-1 215 Springfield, MA/Science Tech
Kyle CONNORS FR 6-2 215 Londonderry, NH/Londonderry
Steve CZAPOR SO 6-4 240 Waterbury, CT/Holy Cross
Pat WILLIAMS FR 6-1 235 Londonderry, NH/Bish. Guertin
NOSE TACKLE (all players listed alphabetically)
Matt CHALMERS SO 6-2 260 Colchester, CT/Bacon Academy
Josh MACON FR 6-3 270 Lakeland, FL/Santa Fe Catholic
TACKLE (all players listed alphabetically)
Mike FOLEY SO 6-0 265 Holden, MA/Saint John's
Steve MULLIGAN SO 6-3 245 Marshfield, MA/Marshfield
RIGHT END (all players listed alphabetically)
Patrick COUGHLIN JR 6-3 230 Norwood, MA/Norwood
David FULVIO SR 6-3 230 Tuckahoe, NY/Tuckahoe
Kevin PICKETTE FR 6-1 220 Burlington, MA/Burlington
Derek SHANAHAN JR 6-4 235 Weymouth, MA/Weymouth

DEFENSIVE LINE SYNOPSIS: the Greyhounds will miss the talents of the Kelly brothers at the ends however sophomores Matt Chalmers (5-12--17 tackles) and Mike Foley (12-8--20 tackles) both return inside. Jared Kelly, the Greyhounds' premier senior student-athlete (Desautels Award) last year was a Northeast-10 Conference and ECAC Division II first-team all-star and was also cited by the Football Gazette, Daktronics and the Worcester Area Coaches (Defensive Player-of-the-Year). He finished his career with 92-113--205 tackles (57 for loss) and 26.5 sacks. Josh Kelly was a conference and Worcester Area second-teamer and finished with 60-103--163 career tackles (46 for loss) and 23.5 sacks. Sophomore Steve Czapor is a former Waterbury, CT Republican and Naugatuck Valley League all-star and freshman Josh Macon holds the record at Santa Fe Catholic for pancake blocks (on offense) and tackles (on defense).

STRONG SIDE LINEBACKERS (all players listed alphabetically)
Steve COTA SO 5-10 215 San Diego, CA/St. Augustine
Nick DI ANTONIO FR 5-8 200 Milford, MA/Milford
Armen HABOSIAN SO 5-10 195 Westford, MA/Westford
Sean MONAHAN FR 6-0 220 Framingham, MA/Marian
Mitchell WELCH SR 6-3 220 Southington, CT/Southington
MIDDLE LINEBACKERS (all players listed alphabetically)
Anthony CATENACCI FR 5-11 195 Dracut, MA/Dracut
Jonathan COHEN FR 6-0 227 Sheffield, MA/Berkshire School
Lucas KELLIHER SO 5-11 200 Whitman, MA/Whitman-Hanson
Greg MOORE SR 5-11 210 Norton, MA/Bishop Feehan
Dustin ZITZMANN JR 5-11 215 Pinellas Park, FL/Dixie Hollins
WEAK SIDE LINEBACKERS (all players listed alphabetically)
Dan HICKEY SR 5-10 205 Auburn, MA/Auburn
Collin MIYADI JR 5-10 220 Concord, CA/Berean Christian
Michael PAGLIONE JR 6-1 210 Mansfield, CT/E.O. Smith
Steve TRAVAGLINI SO 5-11 215 Pelham, NH/Bishop Guertin

LINEBACKER SYNOPSIS: junior middle backer Dustin Zitzmann has more tackles (79-138--217) than any other two-year player in Hounds history. He led the Northeast-10 as a freshman (first Greyhound with over 100 tackles) and finished second last season. The Football Gazette preseason all-America selection earned second-team all-conference honors, first-team all-Worcester Area and third team Football Gazette all-region. He also had seven double-digit games and a career-high 20 tackles against Southern Connecticut. Returning strong sider Mitchell Welch was the fourth-leading tackler (25-36--61) including a season-high 5-7--12 vs. Bryant. Only weakside backer Tony Savarese (22-36--58 tackles) has been graduated. Senior Greg Moore played on a four-time Super Bowl champion at Feehan and earned Attleboro Sun-Chronicle and Eastern Athletic Conference honors twice, while soph Armen Habosian is a former Lowell Sun all-star. Senior Dan Hickey, one of the Hounds' most versatile players (defensive back, linebacker, special teams), is a former Worcester Telegram & Gazette all-star with 80 tackles and seven interceptions as a senior. Junior Mike Paglione was a two-way, two-time all-CCC East player while at Smith and then captained St. Thomas More to New England Prep title. Monmouth transfer Steve Travaglini had 300 tackles at three time state champion Bishop Guertin and played in the Shriners Game. Junior transfer Collin Miyadi was an all-California Community College Conference performer at Los Medanos CC.

LEFT CORNERBACKS (all players listed alphabetically)
Pat JORDAN FR 5-10 175 Marlton, NJ/St. Joseph's Prep
Bernard SCOTT JR 6-1 185 St. Petersburg, FL/Farragut
RIGHT CORNERBACKS (all players listed alphabetically)
Tyson GARCIA SO 5-10 195 Charlton, MA/Shepherd Hill
Geoffrey MOCK FR 5-9 165 Sicklerville, NJ/Timber Creek
Bobby SANSOUCY SO 5-8 170 Worcester, MA/St. Peter-Marian
STRONG SAFETIES (all players listed alphabetically)
Keith BATES SO 6-3 205 Holden, MA/Wachusett
Dan CONRAD FR 5-9 175 Holden, MA/Saint Peter-Marian
Nate KUFFREY SO 5-9 190 Attleboro, MA/Attleboro
Joe MC MANUS FR 5-8 165 Smithtown, NY/West
FREE SAFETIES (all players listed alphabetically)
Chris MARTINO SR 5-11 195 Lincroft, NJ/Middletown South
Ryan CROWLEY SO 5-10 190 Norfolk, MA/Xaverian
Mike HAKKARAINEN FR 5-11 180 Holden, MA/Wachusett

SECONDARY SYNOPSIS: senior captain Chris Martino (100-100--200) joined the 200-tackle club last year and was the second-leading tackler on the squad with 41-47--88, while earning second-team Northeast-10 Conference and first-team Worcester Area honors. The former first-team all-Shore player at Middletown South who led his team to three Central New Jersey titles and a 24-game win streak, is also the varsity career leader with 10 interceptions. Sophomore Keith Bates, a former Central Massachusetts all-star, is an emerging star in the conference finishing his first season with 22-30--52 tackles (sixth on the team), while junior Bernard Scott (20 26--46 tackles), a former all-county performer, led the team with 12 breakups last year. Scott holds several of the Greyhound's indoor track records as well. Four-year starter Matt Klaskin (Norfolk, MA/Xaverian) will be missed as will his 61-55--116 tackles. Sophomore Bobby Sansoucy was a standout special teams player last year and former Worcester Telegram & Gazette Super Teamer (in both football and track) and played in the Shriners Game, while sophomore Nate Kuffrey had 250 career tackles for Attleboro High. Freshman Pat Jordan was named all-Catholic Conference and played in the Philadelphia city all-star game. His team at St. Joseph's has a 55-game win streak intact; freshman Geoffrey Mock was a Burlco Olympic Conference all-star and played in the South Jersey Classic; freshman Dan Conrad was a Worcester Telegram & Gazette Super Teamer and played in the Shrine Chowder Game (his father Shawn '83 was a baseball and football standout for the Greyhounds) and freshman Joe McManus is a first-team all-conference player at Smithtown West.

PUNTERS/PLACEKICKERS (all players listed alphabetically)
Greg NOWAK FR 6-1 175 Oak Bluff, FL/Wellington
Zack OKOLOWITCZ FR 6-1 205 Cranston, RI/Cranston West
Kyle PARE FR 5-9 175 Belchertown, MA/Belchertown
Steve THOMPSON FR 5-11 165 Barre, VT/Spaulding

KICKER SYNOPSIS: freshman Zack Okolowitcz is an all-Rhode Island honoree and played on a two state champions and freshman Kyle Pare averaged 40 yards a punt and earned all-Western Mass. honors as both a punter and placekicker.
OVERALL: the Greyhounds have enough "pure athletes" to make every game in doubt till the final gun. With Fabiano, Longenecker and Canney catching and Woodard running the Greyhounds will be formidable offensively. The priority will be to develop a cohesive "new" front wall from the on-paper deep collection of talent. Defensively, Martino, Bates, Scott and Welch are a solid core.
The Greyhounds will be well-coached, have improved an already abundance of team athleticism, and have decent size along the front lines. Inexperience could be a factor in the some cases, but overall it is not outlandish to insist that the '08 Hounds could challenge in the Northeast-10 Conference. Teams that take the Hounds lightly could end up burned as there is enough talent here, especially on offense, to make life miserable for snoozing defenses!

FOOTBALL

COACH: Adam FULLER (Sacred Heart '98)
CAPTAINS: Chris MARTINO '09 and David CANNEY '10
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0

GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE/RESULTS:
Aug. 30 at Sacred Heart 6 p.m.
Sep. 6 at Pace (nc) 12 noon
Sep. 19 at Merrimack * 7 p.m.
Sep. 27 SAINT ANSELM * 1 p.m. FALL HOMECOMING
Oct. 3 at Bentley * 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 PACE * 1 p.m.
Oct. 18 at Stonehill * 1 p.m.
Oct. 25 AMERICAN INT'L. * 1 p.m. FAMILY DAY
Nov. 1 at S. Conn. State * 1 p.m.
Nov. 8 MERRIMACK (nc) 1 p.m. SENIOR DAY

SERIES WITH SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY: Won 3, Lost 7
Sat., Oct. 6, 1991 at WORCESTER Lost 0-13
Sat., Nov. 14, 1992 at WORCESTER Won 35-18
Sat., Oct. 16, 1993 at Sacred Heart Lost 6-35
Sat., Oct. 15, 1994 at WORCESTER Lost 20-43
Sat., Oct. 14, 1995 at Sacred Heart Won 26-23
Sat., Oct. 12, 1996 at Sacred Heart Lost 13-16
Sat., Sept. 27, 1997 at Sacred Heart Lost 0-27
Sat., Sept. 4, 1999 at WORCESTER Won 32-14
Sat., Sept. 2, 2000 at Sacred Heart Lost 21-55 Night
Thu., Aug. 30, 2007 at WORCESTER Lost 20-41 Night

OPENING DAY RESULTS: Won 11, Lost 28, Tied 1 . . . the Greyhounds have lost their last eight openers . . . their last win on opening day came on September 4, 1999 when they beat Sacred Heart (32-14)
Sat., Oct. 21, 1967 at New Haven Won, 18-6
Sat., Sep. 27, 1968 at Providence Won, 12-6
Sat., Sep. 27, 1969 PROVIDENCE Lost, 0-13
Fri., Sep. 25, 1970 at Providence Lost, 0-18
Sat., Sep. 25, 1971 at Marist Lost, 0-30
Sat. Sep. 23, 1972 at Fairfield Lost, 0-7
Sat., Sep. 22, 1973 at Saint Michael's Won, 15-8
Sat., Sep. 21, 1974 at Providence Lost, 6-13
Sat., Sep. 20, 1975 STONEHILL Lost, 12-14
Sat., Sep. 18, 1976 at Stonehill Lost, 6-16
Sat., Sep. 17, 1977 at Bentley Lost, 6-19
Sat., Sep. 16, 1978 BENTLEY Lost, 7-14
Sat., Sep. 8, 1979 at Duquesne Lost, 0-38
Sat., Sep. 14, 1980 at Fitchburg State Lost, 10-14
Sat., Sep. 12, 1981 at Bentley (overtime) Won, 21-14
Sat., Sep. 20, 1982 BENTLEY (overtime) Tied, 20-20
Fri., Sep. 16, 1983 at Bentley (N) Lost, 7-13
Sat., Sep. 15, 1984 BENTLEY Lost, 10-14
Fri., Sep. 13, 1985 at Bentley (N) Won, 27-7
Fri., Sep. 12, 1986 at Bentley (N) Lost, 20-36
Sat., Sep. 12, 1987 BENTLEY Lost, 13-49
Sat., Sep. 24, 1988 at Merrimack Lost, 12-33
Sat., Sep. 23, 1989 at W. New England Lost, 6-21
Sat., Sep. 22, 1990 M.I.T. Won, 34-14
Sat., Sep. 21, 1991 at M.I.T. Won, 27-21
Sat., Sep. 12, 1992 at Saint Peters, NJ Won, 21-14
Sat., Sep. 11, 1993 SIENA Won, 24-6
Sat., Sep. 10, 1994 at Stonehill Won, 31-24
Sat., Sep. 9, 1995 STONEHILL Lost, 14-35
Sat., Sep. 14, 1996 at Stonehill Lost, 7-41
Sat., Sep. 13, 1997 STONEHILL Lost, 7-27
Sat., Sep. 12, 1998 at L.I.U.-C.W. Post Lost, 15-35
Sat., Sep. 4, 1999 SACRED HEART Won, 32-14
Sat., Sep. 2, 2000 at Sacred Heart Lost, 21-55
Sat., Sep. 1, 2001 L.I.U.-C.W. POST Lost, 14-49
Sat., Sep. 7, 2002 at L.I.U.-C.W. Post Lost, 0-54
Sat., Sep. 6, 2003 at L.I.U.-C.W. Post Lost, 0-34
Sat., Sep. 6, 2004 at Stonehill Lost, 6-23
Sun., Sep. 4, 2005 vs. Stonehill (at WPI) Lost, 21-28
Sat., Sep. 2, 2006 at L.I.U.-C.W. Post Lost, 7-28
Thu., Aug. 30, 2007 SACRED HEART Lost, 20-41

LAST YEAR'S GAME: Sacred Heart 41, Assumption 20
Thursday, August 30, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman quarterback Dale Fink completed 16-of 25 passes for 238 yards and four touchdowns in his first collegiate start as Division I AA Sacred Heart University defeated Division II Assumption College, 41-20, in the football opener for both teams here last night.
Wide out Steve Tedesco was on the receiving end of three touchdown passes --- 25, 14 and 6 yards, while running back Evin Jones finished with 89 yards rushing and five catches for 34 yards to lead the Pioneer offense.

For the Greyhounds, quarterback TAYLOR HUMPHREY (Lafayette, CA/Miramonte), also in his first collegiate start, completed 23-of-41 passes for 290 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The 290 yards is the sixth best in Hounds history! Wide out DAVID CANNEY (Templeton, MA/Narragansett) caught a career-best nine passes for 166 yards---seventh best total in Hounds history---and two touchdowns.

Middle linebacker DUSTIN ZITMANN (Pinellas Park, FL/Dixie Hollins), who led the Northeast-10 Conference as its only 100-tackler last year (104) finished with 5-10--15 tackles, while safety CHRIS MARTINO (Lincroft, NJ/Middletown South) ended with 3-7--10. The Greyhounds started the offense barrage by driving on the opening series 80 plays in 13 plays as Humphrey completed four passes for 53 yards. JOHN EISELE (Lower Gwynedd, PA/Vermont Academy) kicked the conversion.

Sacred Heart however countered on the next series with Fink connecting with wide out Joey Henley on a nifty 38-yarder over the middle. Joe Schroeder kicked the conversion to tie the game at 7-7. The Pioneers would score 41 unanswered points before the Hounds added a pair of fourth-period touchdowns. Fink tossed a 25-yard scoring strike to Tedesco to complete a seven-play, 61 yard drive and then running back Jason Payne scampered 23 yards to cap a 77 yard drive in just four plays to make it 21-7 on the first play of the second period. A 38-yard reception by wide out Corey Bundy highlighted the drive. Tedesco caught another scoring strike for 14 yards with just 10 seconds left in the half to give the Pioneers a three-touchdown advantage.

Payne rushed 19 yards for a touchdown and the Fink-to-Tedesco duo hooked up again in the third period as the Pioneers moved in front, 41-14. The Greyhounds came to life in the fourth period as Humphrey tossed a pair of scores, both to Canney, for 5 yards and 22 yards. The first drive, 77 yards in just three plays, included a 65-yard spectacular catch and run by Canney to the Pioneer five. Humphrey rewarded him with the TD strike on the next play.

On the final series, the Greyhounds drove 72 yards in six plays, capped by a 22-yard scoring strike to Canney, who made a nice leaping catch in the corner of the endzone. Humphrey also threw completions to senior wide out JAKE BEERS (Duxbury, MA/Duxbury) (16 yards), Canney (21 yards) and tight end MATT THIBEAULT (Fitchburg, MA/Fitchburg/Worcester Academy) (13 yards) during the march.

GREYHOUNDS NOTES: senior punter JUSTIN ANTONE (Dracut, MA/Bishop Guertin) punted seven times for a 41.0 yard average including his second-career 60-yarder . . . wide out DAVID CANNEY (Templeton, MA/Narragansett) finished with 206 yards of all-purpose offense . . . senior wide out JAKE BEERS (Duxbury, MA/Duxbury) had six catches for 46 yards and now has 114 receptions for 1,335 yards in his career . . . cornerback BERNARD SCOTT (St. Petersburg, FL/Admiral Farragut) ended with 4-4--8 tackles and one pass defended . . . senior end JARED KELLY (Canton, MA/Xaverian) ended with 3-4--7 tackles and three hurries . . . MEET THE NEW FOOTBALL ASSISTANTS

BOB MUCKIAN (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line)
Education: Valparaiso University '97 (Valparaiso, IN)/B.A. business administration (concentration in finance and economics)
Coaching History: Elmhurst, IL College (offensive line), 1997 . . . Tri-State University (Angola, IN) (offensive line, academic coordinator, strength & conditioning coordinator), 1998-2000 . . . Columbia University (New York, NY) (tight ends/running backs), 2001-05 . . . Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME) (wide receivers/assistant recruiting coordinator), 2007 . . .
Playing History: three-years at Valparaiso University (offensive line) . . . York High School (Elmhurst, IL) . . .

CRAIG KOPKA (Wide Receivers)
Education: Union College '02 (Schenectady, NY)/B.S. history (2002)
Coaching History: Leicester, MA High School (assistant offensive coordinator, freshman coach) (2003) . . . Assumption College (2004-present)
Playing History: Union College (Schenectady, NY) (Coach John Audino) (1998, 99, 00, 01) . . . wide receiver for ECAC Northwest champions (1999, 01) . . . team played in N.C.A.A. post-season (2000) . . . Worcester Academy (Worcester, MA) (1997-98) for Coach Mike Stubjar . . . Auburn, MA High School for Coach Tom Lauder

JON BUSSEY (Defensive Ends)
Education: University of Massachusetts Boston (Boston, MA)/chemistry
Coaching History: King Philip High (2000-02) . . . Assumption College (2003- ) (defensive backs/line/recruiting)
Playing History: Massachusetts Boston for Coach Paul Castonia

BRIAN HAYES (Quarterbacks)
Education: Mississippi College '08 (Clinton, MS)/B.S. physical education
Coaching History: Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Wesson, MS (2004) . . . Magee High School, Magee, MS (2005) . . . Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Wesson, MS (2006-07)
Playing History: played quarterback at Magee, MS High School . . . won state championship . . . quarterback at Copiah-Lincoln C.C. for Coach Glenn Davis

MARK HUGHES (Defensive Secondary)
Education: Mount Ida College '08 (Wellesley, MA)/B.A. sports management
Coaching History: Mount Ida College (Student Assistant Coach) (2004-07), Boston College Football Camp; Mount Ida College (Women's Basketball Student Assistant) (2005-08)
Playing History: four-year player (offensive/defensive line) at Wellesley, MA High for Coaches Bill Tracy and Andy Levin

MIKE VULCANO (Tight Ends)
Education: Southern Connecticut State U. '80 (New Haven, CT)/B.S. physical education (minor in health education)
Coaching History: Southern Connecticut State U. (linebacker coach) (1981-82) . . . Western Connecticut State U. (running backs/punters) (1982-83) . . . Algonquin Regional High School (head coach) (2006-07)
Playing History: started at strong safety/linebacker for three years . . . captain as senior . . . played for Coach Kevin Gilbride (now offensive cordinator of New York Giants) as senior . . . position coach was Paul Pasqualoni (now defensive coordinator of Miami Dolphins) . . . played as PG at Milford, CT Academy . . . captain/MVP at Brookfield, CT High School . . . free agent tryout with Montreal Owlettes and Tampa Bay Bandits

JIM MC GUIRE (Running Backs)
Education: Quinsigamond C.C. '83/A.B. liberals arts (emergency medical technicians program)
Coaching History: Dean College (quarterbacks/receivers/running backs) (1998) . . . Fitchburg State College (running backs) (1999-00) . . . Assumption College (running backs) (2001) . . . Fitchburg State College (running backs/special teams/offensive coordinator) (2002-05)
Playing History: Marlboro Shamrocks (Eastern Football League), wide receiver (1982-84)

ANTHONY BARESE (linebackers)
Education: St. Anselm College '05/B.A. English/teaching certification '06
Coaching History: Saint Anselm College (defensive line) (2006) . . . Saint Anselm College (co-defensive coordinator/linebackers) (2007)
Playing History: two-year starter at middle linebacker . . . captain as senior

JON EISELE (graduate assistant)
Education: Assumption College '08/B.A. environmental science
Coaching History: First Coaching Position Playing History: Assumption College (placekicker) (2004-07) . . . set Greyhound record with six field goals in 2007 including game-winners vs. Pace (11/10/07) and LaSalle (10/27/07) . . . LaSalle game-winner was longest field goal in team history (49 yards) . . . made 27-of-28 conversion points . . . second-leading scorer on team (45 points) . . . also played at Vermont Academy (Coach Alex Marx) . . . earned Evergreen Football League all-conference honors

GREYHOUNDS DEPTH CHART
Week No. 1: Assumption at Sacred Heart University
Potential Starters Listed in BOLD Print

OFFENSIVE LINEUP
LT (79) Matt SIDEBOTTOM SO 6-4 315 Franklin, MA
(53) Erik STEVENS FR 6-2 265 Skaneateles, NY
RT (63) Matt BORUCHOWSKI SO 6-2 290 Washington, CT
(75) Robert YARBROUGH FR 6-4 295 Fall River, MA
LG (71) T.J. CAMPION SO 6-1 315 Waterbury, CT
(78) Nick NYCZ JR 6-3 285 Dracut, MA
RG (66) Nick CANTRELL JR 6-5 280 Portland, ME
(61) Matt GAGLIARDI SO 6-0 260 Coventry, CT
C (74) Aaron ELLIS SO 6-1 280 Hampton, NH
(56) Brandon LOGEE SO 6-3 245 Paxton, MA
TE (85) Matt THIBEAULT JR 6-2 230 Fitchburg, MA
(88) Jake LONGENECKER PG 6-4 250 Fernandina Beach, FL
WR (5) David CANNEY JR 6-1 195 Templeton, MA
(32) Joey FABIANO SR 5-11 185 Westwood, MA
(1) Dominique PRICE SO 6-2 205 Worcester, MA
(80) Marcus NICHOLS SO 6-0 170 Salem, NJ
(14) D.B. HASEOTES SO 6-0 190 Wyckoff, NJ
(15) Mark GATELY SO 6-1 190 Waltham, MA
RB (24) Herbert WOODARD SO 5-8 165 Salem, NJ
(36) Kevin FLANAGAN SO 6-0 210 Gardner, MA
(6) Lance MITCHELL SO 5-10 190 Boynton Beach, FL
(84) Eric SCHINDLER SO 6-3 230 Kenilworth, NJ
QB (2) Josh RATACIK SO 6-0 200 Manchester, NH
(16) Dylan THELEMANN FR 6-2 195 Plymouth, MN

DEFENSIVE LINEUP
LDE (90) Corey BLACKWOOD SO 6-1 215 Springfield, MA
or (93) Kevin PICKETTE FR 6-1 220 Burlington, MA
NT (99) Mike FOLEY SO 6-0 265 Holden, MA
(94) Steve MULLIGAN SO 6-3 245 Marshfield, MA
DT (91) David FULVIO SR 6-3 230 Tuckahoe, NY
(83) Derek SHANAHAN JR 6-4 235 Weymouth, MA
RDE (22) Mitchell WELCH SR 6-3 220 Southington, CT
(59) Kyle CONNORS FR 6-3 215 Londonderry, NH
MLB (55) Dustin ZITZMANN JR 5-11 215 Pinellas Park, FL
(7) Luke KELLIHER SO 5-11 200 Whitman, MA
OLB (96) Collin MIYADI JR 5-10 220 Concord, CA
(28) Armen HABOSIAN SO 5-10 195 Westford, MA
OLB (13) Dan HICKEY SR 5-10 205 Auburn, MA
or (31) Nick DI ANTONIO FR 5-8 200 Milford, MA
CB (39) Tyson GARCIA SO 5-10 195 Charlton, MA
(3) Geoffrey MOCK FR 5-9 165 Sicklerville, NJ
CB (26) Bernard SCOTT JR 6-1 185 Saint Petersburg, FL
(41) Bobby SANSOUCY FR 5-8 170 Worcester, MA
SS (8) Keith BATES SO 6-3 205 Holden, MA
(29) Nate KUFFREY SO 5-9 190 Attleboro, MA
FS (21) Chris MARTINO SR 5-11 195 Lindcroft, NJ
(17) Ryan CROWLEY SO 5-10 190 Norfolk, MA

SPECIAL TEAMS
PK (40) Zack OKOLOWITCZ FR 6-1 205 Cranston, RI
(97) Kyle PARE FR 5-9 175 Belchertown, MA
No. 40 Zack OKOLOWITCZ is the kickoff specialist
P (18) Greg NOWAK FR 6-1 175 Oak Bluff, MA
(82) Steve THOMPSON FR 5-9 165 Barre, VT
LS (50) Steve COTA SO 5-10 215 San Diego, CA
(7) Luke KELLIHER SO 5-11 200 Whitman, MA
KR (5) Dave CANNEY JR 6-1 195 Templeton, MA
(21) Chris MARTINO SR 5-11 195 Lindcroft, NJ
PR (24) Herbert WOODARD SO 5-8 165 Salem, NJ
(20) Brandon BISHOP FR 6-2 195 Mendon, MA
Hdr (17) Ryan CROWLEY SO 5-10 190 Norfolk, MA
(14) D.B. HASEOTES SO 6-0 190 Wyckoff, NJ

MEN'S SOCCER

COACH: Jeremy BONOMO (Southern New Hampshire '05)
CAPTAIN: Paul MURPHY
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Aug. 30 at Queens, NY 2 p.m.
Sep. 5 at American Int'l. * 5 p.m.
Sep. 10 BENTLEY * 7 p.m.
Sep. 13 STONEHILL * 1 p.m.
Sep. 16 LE MOYNE * 3:30 p.m.
Sep. 19 CONCORDIA, NY 7 p.m.
Sep. 21 at Caldwell, NJ 2 p.m.
Sep. 24 at Saint Rose * 4 p.m.
Sep. 27 at New Haven * 1 p.m.
Sep. 30 S. CONN. STATE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 8 at S. New Hampshire * 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 at Franklin Pierce * 7 p.m.
Oct. 15 MASS. LOWELL * 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 FELICIAN , NJ 2 p.m.
Oct. 22 MERRIMACK * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Saint Michael's * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 28 SAINT ANSELM * 7 p.m.
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS: Nov. 2, 5 and 8, 2008

WOMEN'S SOCCER

COACH: Neil STAFFORD (Southern New Hampshire '95)
CAPTAINS: Kelley DEWALT '10
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
31-2 Assumption College Hilton Garden Inn/NIKE Friendly
Aug. 29 L.I.U.-C.W. Post vs. St. Rose 4 p.m.
GEORGIAN COURT 7 p.m.
Sep. 2 Georgian Court vs. St. Rose 1 p.m.
L.I.U.-C.W. POST 4 p.m.
Sep. 3 at Bentley * 3:30 p.m.
Sep. 9 PACE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 13 at Stonehill * 1 p.m.
Sep. 17 at Le Moyne * 4 p.m.
Sep. 20 ADELPHI, NY 1 p.m.
Sep. 23 SAINT ROSE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 28 NEW HAVEN * 1 p.m.
Oct. 1 at S. Conn. State * 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 at Dowling, NY 2 p.m.
Oct. 7 S. NEW HAMPSHIRE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 12 FRANKLIN PIERCE * 1 p.m.
Oct. 15 at Mass. Lowell * 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 AMERICAN INT'L. * 11 a.m.
Oct. 21 at Merrimack * 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 24 SAINT MICHAEL'S * 7 p.m.
Oct. 28 at Saint Anselm * 3:30 p.m.
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS: Nov. 2, 6 and 9, 2008

KRISTIN CANNON NAMED ASSISTANT COACH
Education: Assumption '07/B.A. marketing (cum laude)
Coaching History: First coaching position
Playing History: Assumption College (soccer defender), four-year starter, holds team record for games started (77) in a career . . . played for Coach Neil Stafford . . . won Desautels Memorial Award as premier female student-athlete (2007) . . . played on two Northeast-10 Conference and N.C.A.A. regional finalists (2004, 05) . . . named first-team Northeast-10 all-star (2005, 06) . . . named first team New England Coaches Association all-star (2005, 06) . . . named Northeast-10 all-academic team (2006) . . . also standout player for East Greenwich, RI High . . .

WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY

COACH: Deb DRAPER (Bridgewater State '80)
CAPTAINS: Sandy GARNEY '09 and Brittany FORD '09
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 4 SAINT ANSELM * 7 p.m.
Sep. 6 at Adelphi, NY 2 p.m.
Sep. 7 at L.I.U.-C.W. Post 2 p.m.
Sep. 10 AMERICAN INT'L. * 4 p.m.
Sep. 13 at Franklin Pierce * 1 p.m.
Sep. 16 S. CONN. STATE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 18 MASS. LOWELL * 7 p.m.
Sep. 20 at Saint Michael's * 2 p.m.
Sep. 24 at Stonehill * 7 p.m.
Sep. 26 BENTLEY * 7 p.m.
Sep. 30 MERRIMACK * 4 p.m.
Oct. 2 at Saint Anselm * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 at Merrimack * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 9 at American Int'l. * 7 p.m. (at Holyoke H.S.)
Oct. 10 FRANKLIN PIERCE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 at S. Conn. State * 7 p.m.
Oct. 16 at Mass. Lowell * 7 p.m.
Oct. 19 SAINT MICHAEL'S * 2 p.m.
Oct. 22 STONEHILL * 7 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Bentley * 1 p.m.
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS: Oct. 29, Nov. 1 and 2, 2008

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

COACH: Gary PATCH
CAPTAINS: To Be Named
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 6 Worcester City Tournament hosted by Worcester State College
vs. WPI 12 noon
vs. Clark OR Worcester State TBA
Sep. 9 at Franklin Pierce * 7 p.m.
Sep. 13 Assumption College Tournament
NYACK 11 a.m.
SAINT ANSELM (nc) 3 p.m.
Sep. 17 S. CONN. STATE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 21 LE MOYNE * 1 p.m.
Sep. 27 Stonehill College Mixer
at Stonehill (nc) 11 a.m.
Concordia, NY 1 p.m.
Oct. 1 SAINT ROSE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 at Saint Michael's * 2 p.m.
Oct. 9 at Bentley * 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 at S. New Hampshire * 1 p.m.
Oct. 15 PACE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 AMERICAN INT'L. * 4 p.m.
Oct. 21 MERRIMACK * 7 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Saint Anselm * 11 a.m.
Oct. 29 at New Haven * 7 p.m.
Nov. 1 at Mass. Lowell * 1 p.m.
Nov. 7 STONEHILL * 7 p.m.
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS, Nov. 14-15, at Pace University

MEGAN PULVERMACHER-GROVER NAMED VOLLEYBALL ASSISTANT
Education: Winona State, MN '07/B.A. marketing
Coaching History: WAV Club Coach (head coach 16, 14) (assistant 18)
Playing History: four-year starter at Winona State, MN . . . team captain (2006) . . . all-conference (2006) . . . four-time academic all-conference . . . top 10 team rankings in career kills, digs, blocks . . . also played at Wisconsin Heights High School (Mazomanic, WI) . . . and Wisconsin Power Club Team (ranked 17th at 2003 Junior Olympics

MEN & WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

COACH: Gary JUSSEUAME (Worcester State '73)
CAPTAINS: Chris O'DAY '10 and Heather GOSTYLA '09
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 6 Trinity College Invitational (M) 10:30 a.m.
at Wickham Park (W) 11 a.m.
Sep. 13 Saint Anselm College Invitational (M) 10 a.m.
(W) 11 a.m.
Sep. 20 UMass Dartmouth Invitational (W) 12 noon
(M) 1:15 p.m.
Sep. 27 Worcester City Championship (M) 10 a.m.
hosted by Worcester State College (W) 11 a.m.
Oct. 4 Keene State Invitational (M) 10 a.m.
(W) 11 a.m.
Oct. 11 New England Invitational (M) 10 a.m.
@ Franklin Park, Boston, MA (W) 11 a.m.
Oct. 18 Williams College Invitational (M) 11:30 a.m.
(W) 12:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 Northeast-10 Championship (M) 10 a.m.
hosted by Saint Michael's College (W) 11 a.m.
Nov. 9 N.C.A.A. Division II Regionals (M) 10 a.m.
@ Franklin Park, Boston, MA (W) 11 a.m.
Nov. 22 N.C.A.A. Division II Nationals TBA
@ Slippery Rock, PA University

JONATHAN DUPONT NAMED CROSS COUNTRY ASSISTANT COACH
Education: Assumption '08/B.A. accounting (summa cum laude)
Coaching History: First coaching position
Playing History: Assumption College (cross country, track & field) (2004 08) . . . ran for Coach Gary Jusseaume . . . eight-time member of student-athlete honor roll . . . captain cross country (2007) . . . on four N.C.A.A. regional qualifyers . . . ran 1,500, 3,000, 5,000 for track team . . . captain of both indoor and outdoor track as senior . . . ran for Coach Charles Leverone at Rockland, MA High... 2003 Patriot League all-star... team won league title...

WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING

COACH: Dr. Stuart CROMARTY (Boston University '84)
CAPTAINS: Megan CLASBY '09 and Laura MICCICHE '10
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Oct. 10 WPI 6 p.m.
Oct. 24 ELMS 7 p.m.
Oct. 26 Bentley College Invitational 12 noon
Nov. 8 at Saint Joseph, CT/with Regis 1 p.m.
Nov. 15 U. Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational
Nov. 21 at Eastern Connecticut 6 p.m.
Dec. 5-7 Northeast-10 Conference Championships
at Southern Connecticut State University
Jan. 23 Worcester City Championships 7 p.m.
with Holy Cross, WPI, Clark at Holy Cross College
Jan. 24 Worcester City Championships
with Holy Cross, WPI, Clark at Holy Cross College
Jan. 31 at Norwich/ with Saint Michael's 1 p.m.
Feb. 7 UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND 12 noon
Feb. 20-22NEISDA Championships
at Tripp Athletic Center, U. of Massachusetts Dartmouth

MEN'S GOLF

COACH: Tim BIBAUD (Holy Cross '81)
CAPTAINS: Rob YOUNKER '09, Tyler JOHNSON '09, Jamie FARREA '09
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 14-15 Dowling College Invitational
Long Island National G.C., Riverhead, NY (36 holes)
Sep. 16 Assumption College Shoot Out
Cyprian Keyes G.C., Boylston, MA (18 holes)
Sep. 21-22 ECAC Division II Championship
Long Island National G.C., Riverhead, NY (36 holes)
Sep. 28-29 Northeast-10 Conference Championship
The Orchards G.C., South Hadley, MA (36 holes)
Oct. 5-6 Post University Eagle Shoot Out
Wintonbury Hills G.C., Bloomfield, CT (36 holes)
Oct. 20-21 New England Championship
The Captains Course, Brewser, MA (36 holes)
Spring Schedule Announced in February 2009

WOMEN'S ROWING

COACH: Jason BOYLE (California-Berkeley '00)
CAPTAINS: Christina ROSSI '09 and Sandy MC DANIEL '09
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 5 Textile River Regatta
Merrimack River, Lowell, MA
Sep. 11 New Hampshire Championships
Merrimack River, Pembroke, NH
Sep. 12 Head of the Connecticut
Connecticut River, Middletown, CT
Sep. 18 Head of the Charles
Charles River, Boston, MA
Spring Schedule Announced in February 2009

WOMEN'S TENNIS

COACH: Lorene WASHBURN (Fitchburg State '79)
CAPTAINS: Caitlin HARVEY '10 and Grace FOX '11
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 6 Hall of Fame Doubles Tournament
hosted by Salve Regina University
Sep. 21 at Saint Michael's * 2 p.m.
Oct. 4 at New Haven * 1 p.m.
Oct. 12 at Franklin Pierce * 3 p.m.
Spring Schedule Announced in February 2009

OTHER GREYHOUND NEWS

UP TO DATE NEWS ITEMS: former Greyhound trackster MATT STARR '04 is headed back to the Middle East for a second tour of duty with the U.S. Army . . . former Hounds basketball player ALEX POPP '08 is new to the hoop staff at Daniel Webster College . . . former Hounds lineman DAN BOYLE '04 is the new head coach at North High School in Worcester and former Hounds football assistant JIM PISEGNA is the new man at Burncoat High (Worcester) . . . former defensive coordinator PETER LEONARD '02 is new on the staff at Holy Cross College . . . former football player, now professional wrestler JOHN STAGIKAS '01 (AKA John Hurricane Walter), is back after an extended tour of Japan . . .

SOFTBALL FALL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Sept. 14 Assumption College Fall Tournament
Sept. 20-21 ECAC Tournament at Leominster, MA
Sept. 28 at Franklin Pierce, 12 noon
Oct. 4 Massachusetts Lowell Fall Tournament
Oct. 5 at Holy Cross, 12 noon

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL ALUMNI GAMES: both the softball and baseball teams will have their annual ALUMNI GAMES on Saturday, September 27, 2008 beginning at 9 a.m. as part of Fall Homecoming Weekend . . . interested former players can call baseball coach George Reidy (508-767-7232) or softball coach Ralph Delucia (508-767-7298) to register . . . $25 registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt . . . the Greyhounds play Saint Anselm College in football at 1 p.m. and the Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. . . you can call Alumni (508-767-7223) for more information

COMMISSIONERS HONOR ROLL: the Northeast-10 Conference has announced the members of the 2007-08 Commissioner's Honor Roll. The Commissioner's Honor Roll is determined and submitted by each institution's Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR). The annual award recognizes student-athletes at each of the league's 15 institutions for their success in the classroom.
The Honor Roll includes a gold, silver and bronze scholar athlete list. Each Gold Scholar finished in the top five percent for grade point average among student athletes at their institution, respectively. Silver Scholars finished in the top six through 10 percent and Bronze Scholars placed among the top 11 through 15 percent. Assumption College student-athletes listed below with sport(s) played, class, hometown and high school. (C) indicates captain.
Gold Scholars (top 5% of their class)
Kyle CHAFFEE (lacrosse) SO, Stratford, CT
Patrick CIUMMO (ice hockey) JR, Monmouth, ME
Katelyn DOLAN (soccer) FR, Ludlow, MA
Trisha DOMINGS (track & field) SO, Lexington, MA
Robert DOYLE (track & field) SR, Worcester, MA
Jon DUPONT (cross country) JR, Rockland, MA
Ian FERGUSON (x country/track) SO, Haverhill, MA
Ashley HOGAN (soccer) JR, South Hadley, MA
Julia KILGORE (tennis) JR, Wilton, NH
Leslie LUPIEN (basketball) FR, Pomfret Center, CT
Brandon MAC NEIL (lacrosse) JR, Surrey, BC
Jenna MCGRATH (x country/track) FR, Winchendon, MA
Matt ORRICO (baseball) SO, Holden, MA
Jess PAULSON (basketball) (C) SR, North Providence, RI
Shannon STEELE (tennis) (C) SR, Plainville, MA
Matt STOPP (tennis) (C) SR, Altoona, PA
Courtney STRATTON (volleyball) FR, Hudson, NH
Meg URBAN (basketball) JR, Portland, ME
Rob YOUNKER (golf) (C) SO, Waltham, MA
Silver Scholars
Jess ALBANESE (lacrosse) SR, Arlington, MA
Meg CALLAHAN (x country/track) JR, Franklin, MA
Kristin CANNON (soccer) (C) SR, East Greenwich, RI
Tracey CONBOY (lacrosse) (C) SR, Albany, NY
Dan DOENGES (tennis) SR, Rutland, VT
Caitlin HARVEY (tennis) FR, Rutland, MA
Justin HOTCHKISS (basketball) (C) SR, Maynard, MA
Jess KEEFE (field hockey) JR, Mansfield, MA
Jared KELLY (football) (C) JR, Canton, MA
Joe KOWALCZYK (track) (C) PG, Wilbraham, MA
Sarah LEARY (softball) (C) SR, Beacon Falls, CT
Rich LIEBERMAN (tennis) JR, East Haddam, CT
Ashley MC MAHON (soccer) JR, Bethel, CT
Laura NOSAL (cross country) JR, East Hampton, CT
Mike OTTERBEIN (football) JR, Manchester, CT
Danielle PERRON (field hockey) JR, Auburn, MA
Sarah RANIERI (field hockey) FR, Bellingham, MA
Lauren SYMONICK (softball) JR, Northbridge, MA
Nicole TREMBLAY (xc/track) (C) SR, Salem, MA
Tess WURM (volleyball) SR, New Bedford, MA
Bronze Scholars
Bill ARVANITIS (cross country) JR, Lunenburg, MA
Patrick BIGGINS (track & field) (C) SR, Worcester, MA
Kevin DABRIEO (track & field) FR, Billerica, MA
Corey DIETHORN (basketball) JR, Pittsburgh, PA
Mike FOTI (basketball) JR, Franklin, MA
Tara FOUNTAIN (cross country) JR, Warwick, RI
Jenna GOLDSTEIN (lacrosse) JR, Duxbury, MA
Jennifer GONET (track & field) SO, S. Attleboro, MA
Heather GOSTYLA (x country/track) SO, Bloomfield, CT
Paul GOURDEAU (football) FR, Lawrenceville, GA
Sarah HELM (softball) (C) JR, Chicopee, MA
Chris KESSING (baseball) JR, Andover, CT
Jenna LUCE (field hockey) JR, Conway, MA
Greg MOORE (football) SO, Norton, MA
Emily MORRELL (lacrosse) FR, Bethany, CT
Megan ORBON (softball) FR, Levittown, NY
Brooke PERRON (x country/track) JR, Hubbardston, MA
Peter REYNOLDS (lacrosse) SR, Hamden, CT
Steve SCANNELL (baseball) SO, Worcester, MA
Christine SULLIVAN (volleyball) (C) SR, Andover, MA