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THROGGS NECK, N.Y. (Sept. 24, 2010) – Already off to its best start in program history, the Maritime football team (3-0) will look to continue its hot start when it hosts Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) opponent Husson at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Reinhart Field. The game will be part of Homecoming Weekend here at Maritime, where the school will welcome back alumni, their family and friends.

Listen To Saturday's Game Live On The Internet!

If you can't make it out to the Homecoming football game here in Throggs Neck, Maritime Athletics has got you covered. Play-by-play man Matt Gregory will be on hand calling the action over the internet for the Privateer Radio Network. Coverage will begin 20 minute prior to kick off and can be accessed by clicking here.

Homecoming Festivities Are Always Grand At Maritime

            The Privateers will be hosting Husson as part of the Homecoming Week festivities at Maritime College. The fourth-class regiment of cadets will be conducting a march-on prior to kick off and a great number of alumni are expected to be in attendance for the game. A special Golden Anniversary celebration is to take place for the Class of 1960.

            There will be a Homecoming and Family Day picnic/barbecue beginning at noon on the baseball field adjacent to Reinhart Field. For more information about all of the various activities throughout the weekend, visit the official Maritime website by clicking here.

 The Maritime football team has a record of 2-2 in Homecoming games, having won the last two in 2009 (58-20 over Castleton on Oct. 10) and 2008 (34-20 over Norwich on Sept. 27).

Privateers Coaching Staff To Take Part In Coach To Cure MD

The Privateer football coaching staff will be joining thousands of coaches from the American Football Coaches Association by wearing the Coach to Cure MD patches during the Privateers' game on Saturday. This will be in support of the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most prolific genetic killer diagnosed in childhood.

  Football fans can help the cause by donating to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research by either going online to www.CoachtoCureMD.org or by texting the word “CURE” to 90999 (a $5 donation will automatically be added to your next phone bill and standard text message rates apply).

Maritime College Toys For Tots Program To Kick Off At Football Game On Saturday

            The Maritime Semper Fidelis Society will be kicking off the 2010 Toys For Tots Drive at the game on Saturday. Fans are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys and drop them off at the drop table behind the stands, which will be manned by uniformed midshipmen. More information for the 2010 Toys For Tots Drive can be found by clicking here.

Lasher Named ECFC Week Three Defensive Player Of The Week

            Sophomore Pat Lasher (Seaford, N.Y./Seaford) (Seaford, N.Y./Seaford) was named the ECFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in the Privateers' exciting 41-34 victory over arch-rival Kings Point last Saturday at Reinhart Field. The 6-2, 200-pounder led the squad with ten tackles (seven solo and three assisted). Two of his tackles were for combined losses of four yards.

             Earning Player of the Week accolades is becoming a continued trend for Maritime, as the team already has the conference lead in number of players winning the weekly awards. The Privateers have earned five different spots over the first three weeks: two defensive – sophomore Keith Barnes (Westbury, N.Y./Westbury) (Westbury, N.Y./Westbury) in Week One and Lasher, two special teams – both freshman Thomas Davis (Westbury, N.Y./Westbury) (Westbury, N.Y./Westbury) in Weeks One and Two and one rookie – Davis again in Week Two.

Maritime Privateer Breakdown

            Maritime is led on the ground by sophomore quarterback Joe Dickey (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North (N.J.)) (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) who has amassed 230 yards and has scored one rushing TD. Junior fullback Jamie Spanopoulos (Franklin Square, N.Y./H. Frank Carey) (Franklin Square, N.Y./H. Frank Carey) is second with 212 yards and one score. Davis and senior running back Greg McGough (Edgewater, Md./Blessed Trinity (Ga.)) (Edgewater, Md./Blessed Trinity) each lead the team with three rushing touchdowns apiece, while sophomore Fritz Jean (Palm Coast, Fla./Palm Coast (Fla.)) (Palm Coast, Fla./Palm Coast) has score twice on the ground.

             In the air, Dickey is 15-for-36 for 202 yards and has thrown three touchdown passes. Sophomore Erik Heedles (Staten Island, N.Y./New Dorp) (Staten Island, N.Y./New Dorp) has seven receptions for 78 yards and caught two touchdown passes last week against Kings Point to take the team-lead in receiving TDs. Senior John Gagliano (Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's) (Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's) ranks second on the squad in receiving yards with 62 yards, while Davis scored the other touchdown back in week two.

             Barnes leads the Maritime defense with 29 total tackles (24 solo and 10 assisted), with three tackles coming for combined losses of 15 yards, and has recovered one fumble on the season. Lasher is second on the squad with 20.5 tackles (18 solo and five assisted) and has recorded two tackles for losses of four yards, on pass breakup and one interception. Senior co-captain Steve Roman (Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph's by the Sea) (Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph's by the Sea) leads the team with three interceptions and has also recorded one forced fumble and recovery, one sack for a loss of eight yards, three passes defended and one blocked kick on an extra point.

            On special teams, Davis has returned seven kickoffs for a total of 188 yards, including one touchdown on an 80-yard return, Maritime's first kickoff return for a TD in program history. Senior Madison Leary (Tavares, Fla./Tavares) (Tavares, Fla./Tavares) has had 17 kickoffs for 968 yards, an average of 56.9 yards per kick, including one touchback. He is also 7-for-11 in PAT conversions.

Scouting the Eagles of Husson University

            Under second-year head coach Niles Nelson, Husson has started the 2010 campaign with an 0-3 record, losing at home to Otterbein, Springfield and Salisbury. The Eagles have scored one touchdown on the season on a 30-yard passing play from backup QB Kash Keezer to Ben Foss in last week's 84-7 loss to Salisbury.

             Leading the Husson ground attack is Justin Lindie, who has ran the ball 42 times for 108 yards. Lindie also has 26 receiving yards. Quarterback Jack Hersom is 19-for-42 in completions for 137 yards and has thrown three interceptions. His backup, Keezer, is 3-for-6 for 86 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

            On defense, the Eagles are led by Kyle Vanidestine, who has a team-best 20 tackles (18 solo and four assisted). Vanidestine also has two tackles for combined losses of three yards and has broken up one pass. Mike Toothaker and Tom Hersom are tied for second on the squad with 19.5 tackles apiece.

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