Feb 10, Villanova (10-12) Win vs. Pittsburgh, 79-68, 23. Villanova has led the conference the past two years in virtually every statistical offensive category. 1 in the nation for the first time in school history. "Every position has experience and if we can get away from giving up the big play we could have one of the best defenses we have ever had here.". LINEBACKER: At linebacker, junior Shaun Lyons (6-1, 230) will lead the charge. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. . The head coach was Lou Ferry, coaching his first season with the Wildcats. 28, 1997 - Villanova Remains No. Lewis made 58 stops last season, while Turner had 48 tackles and a team-best five interceptions. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Go To Coaching Staff. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. 1 Villanova Hosts BuffaloNov. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Villanova, 2. Feb 16, Villanova (10-14) Loss vs. Syracuse, 64-69, 25. Richmond, 5. Feb 28, Villanova (11-16) Win vs. Rutgers, 91-77, 28. The cornerback spots will be occupied by junior Hezekiah Lewis (5-9, 175) and senior Ademole Turner (5-9, 175). OFFENSE: Led by junior All-American quarterback Chris Boden, the Villanova offense returns six starters from a unit that averaged an Atlantic 10 Conference best 40.2 points per game a year ago. Drafted: 88 players. 19, 1997 - Villanova's Boden Makes HistoryOct. 1Oct. 1971 NCAA University Division independents football records, 1971 NCAA University Division football season, "Sluggish Villanova leans on defense to turn back VMI, 133", "Villanova edges Xavier; Siani scores five TDs", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1971_Villanova_Wildcats_football_team&oldid=1134710936, 1971 NCAA University Division independents football season, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 04:52. With last seasons back-up Chris Gicking electing to transfer, there will be a battle in pre-season practice for the second quarterback spot. Lost to graduation were Villanovas big three from a year ago in Brian Finneran, Brad Finneran and Josh Dolbin who together combined for 206 receptions for 3,054 yards and 29 touchdowns. WIDE RECEIVER: If Villanova is to maintain its offensive excellence that saw them average 40.2 points per game last season, head coach Andy Talley will need to find replacements for the receiving trio of Brian Finneran, Brad Finneran and Josh Dolbin who have all graduated. In addition, he made six quarterback sacks and six tackles for loss. The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania.[1]. "We are very fortunate to have one of best quarterbacks in the country in Chris Boden. 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football playoff participants, 1996 Yankee Conference football standings, "A Knight for defense; Chadwick saves Rutgers, 3828", "Villanova ends dry spell with romp over Delaware", "Park, Finneran lead 'Nova past R. Island", "Late interceptions preserve a 'Nova win", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996_Villanova_Wildcats_football_team&oldid=1123513318, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant, This page was last edited on 24 November 2022, at 04:34. In their 12th year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 84 record. Dec 27, Villanova (10-2) Win vs. Howard, 87-49, 13. The tackle spots will be occupied by returning starters sophomore Stan Bennett (6-5, 275) and senior Mitch McCrimmon. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Nov 27, Villanova (5-0) Win vs. Mount St. Mary's, 71-68, 6. Weems, who has seen time as a back-up in his first two years, has a good combination of strength and speed and should be ready to play quality minutes in 1998. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Jan 26 @ Providence, Villanova (15-6) Loss vs. Providence, 72-85, 22. Do you have a blog? 26, 1997 - Boden Sets a RecordOct. Join our linker program. Feb 6 @ Syracuse, Villanova (18-6) Win vs. Syracuse, 75-60, 25. The 1996 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University as a member of the Yankee Conference during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Mar 3 (Neutral), Villanova (21-9) Win vs. West Virginia, 73-61, 31. The big question on the defensive line is who will step-up and fill the shoes of Derek Forgione who has been lost to graduation. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This page is not available in other languages. 27, 1997 - Villanova vs. West Chester Preview. Following the Maine game, the Cats head to Boston to battle Northeastern. The head coach was Lou Ferry, coaching his first season with the Wildcats. Feb 13 @ St. John's (NY), Villanova (18-7) Loss vs. St. John's (NY), 75-82, 26. 310). OFFENSIVE LINE: Up front on the offensive line, the Wildcats will have two new faces in Boston University transfers Matt Engel (6-4, 280) and Craig Johnson (5-11, 270). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Bennett earned the starting right guard spot in preseason practice last year and started all 13 games for the Cats. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 17, 1997 - Boden Earns National HonorsSept. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Jan 18, Villanova (7-8) Loss vs. West Virginia, 65-79, 16. 22, 1997 - Wildcats Ranked Fourth in Weekly PollSept. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Jan 30, Villanova (16-6) Win vs. Georgetown, 93-90, 23. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. Feb 2 @ UConn, Villanova (9-11) Loss vs. Connecticut, 65-80, 21. The big question mark surrounding the Wildcat offense in 1998 will be the receiving spot. The offensive staff is intact from a year ago with Dave Clawson returning for his third year as offensive coordinator. Jan 6, Villanova (7-5) Win vs. Boston College, 68-65, 13. It was the program's 100th season and they finished as Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) champions after posting a perfect 8-0 record in conference play. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. During his first two years at East Carolina, Fleming coached the outside linebackers before taking over as defensive backs coach from 1995-97. There appears to be a three-way battle for Forgiones starting spot between sophomores Kristian Ward (6-1, 245) and Willie Lewis (6-0, 260) along with redshirt freshman Kwesi Solomon ( 6-3, 265). He will be making the move to tackle in 1998. The competition looks to be between sophomore Joe Quartey (6-0, 225) and junior Aaron Weems (6-2, 230). For his efforts, Boden made numerous All-American teams and was awarded first team distinction by both the Atlantic 10 Conference and ECAC. Rhode Island, 4. 1 Villanova Returns Home to Face New HampshireOct. 4, 1997 - Finneran and Tenner Honored by Atlantic 10Sept. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. McCrimmon, who will be starting for the third consecutive year, looks poised to become one of the top offensive tackles in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The latest school to take a hit to their roster is the. Mar 4 (Neutral), Villanova (21-10) Loss vs. Syracuse, 62-70, 32. 18, 1997 - Villanova Earns Home Playoff GameOct. Villanova (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Per 40 Minutes Full Site Menu An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. 20, 1997 - Villanova Earns No. Junior David Heckard (6-0, 230), who amassed 80 tackles last year, returns at middle linebacker. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The odds on favorite to replace Kiefer in the punting department, will be redshirt freshman Chris Birch (6-2, 185) who was a first team All-Delaware state punter in 1996. After recording the first-ever, undefeated, untied full regular season in school history, capturing the inaugural Atlantic 10 championship, tallying a school record 12 wins and earning the No. The head coach was Jim Leonard, coaching his second season with the Wildcats. Villanova kickoffs the 1998 campaign at Big East member Pittsburgh who last season participated in the Liberty Bowl. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. In his first year as a collegiate starter in 1997, Boden completed 281-of-419 for 3,707 yards and 42 touchdowns. 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"In my 14 seasons at Villanova, this years schedule is without question the toughest we have ever had," commented Talley. The official 2003 Football Roster for the Michigan Wolverines "We need to get our young wide receivers some game experience, so that we can continue with the progression of our passing game," said Talley. Feb 8, Villanova (9-12) Loss vs. Kentucky, 63-79, 22. Jan 28 @ Notre Dame, Villanova (8-10) Win vs. Notre Dame, 81-61, 19. The head coach was Frank Regan who left the team after the first four games of the season and Joseph Rogers finished the season. Following the date with the Panthers, Villanova returns home to play arch rival Delaware in the Atlantic 10 opener, before traveling to James Madison. COACHING STAFF: Head coach Andy Talley begins his 14th campaign as the leader of the Wildcat football program. [1] Schedule [ edit] [6] Roster [ edit] 1997 Statistics - Villanova University Tour Additional Links 2023 Team Information Quick Facts Roster Schedule Updated Stats Conference Stats Box Scores Villanova Ballpark at Plymouth BIG EAST Baseball Prospect Questionnaire Draft History (PDF) Baseball Camp Website 1997 Statistics All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Joining Riley in the secondary will be junior free safety DeLonne Kelly (5-9, 185) who finished second on the team in tackles and interceptions in 1997 with 86 and four respectively. The 1999 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1999 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Go To Coaching Staff. 15, 1997 - Wildcats Cracks Top 10Sept. Jan 13, Villanova (12-5) Win vs. Boston College, 76-67, 18. As a sophomore in 1997, Lyons led the Wildcats in tackles with 113. Forgione, the heart and soul of the Wildcat defense, started 35 straight games over his final three seasons in a Villanova uniform. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 22, 1997 - Villanova Faces West Chester in Season OpenerAug. Sango was a standout at El Toro High School in El Toro, Calif., where he registered career totals of 182 receptions for 2,321 yards. 2, 1997 - Freiberger Anchors Villanova's Offensive Line, Nov. 10, 1997 - No. In their 12th year under head coach Andy Talley, the team compiled a 8-4 record. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Jan 19, Villanova (14-5) Win vs. Pittsburgh, 86-65, 20. (#8 seed in Midwest)Lost Midwest First Round (72-70) versus #9 Mississippi, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. With last years other outside linebacker, Jason Gattuso, moving to defensive end, there will be a battle for the open slot. All Drafted Players. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? DEFENSIVE ENDS: Senior defensive end Chris Machovina (6-5, 265) will be an anchor on the Villanova defense. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Possessing great quickness and athleticism, Quartey has all the tools to be a top-notch Atlantic 10 linebacker. Find out more. Players: 89 pro players. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Feb 21, Villanova (10-15) Loss vs. Connecticut, 76-83, 26. The leading candidates to replace these three are sophomore Stephen Ward (6-4, 190) and redshirt freshmen Brian Berko-Boateng (5-9, 175) and Murle Sango (5-9, 170). Known for his blocking ability, Diaz carried the ball five times for 16 yards and a touchdown in 1997, in addition to recording seven receptions for 41 yards and a score. The first CAA opponent is Sept. 24 when the Wildcats host Monmouth. In November, Villanova returns to the Main Line for three straight home affairs to finish the year. The defensive line has the makings of being one of the best front fours in the league, while the linebackers possess speed and strength. International Student-Athletes: Instagram, Men's Basketball Game Day Program: Facebook, Men's Basketball Game Day Program: Twitter, Men's Basketball Game Day Program: Instagram, Men's Basketball Post-Season Radio Stream, Women's Basketball Game Day Program: Facebook, Women's Basketball Game Day Program: Twitter, Women's Basketball Game Day Program: Instagram. Led by Brian Finneran, who made 96 receptions for 1,389 yards and 19 touchdowns last season, en route to winning the Walter Payton Award as the nations top player in I-AA, as well as the Atlantic 10 and ECAC Player of the Year Awards, this trio combined to record 206 receptions for 3,054 yards and 29 touchdowns. 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