JOHNS HOPKINS
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2017 RECORD: 9-2
• Centennial Conference Champions (13th Championship since 2002) (Playing for 10th straight championship)
• Lost in first round of NCAA playoffs to Washington and Jefferson 31-28
2018 RECORD: 1-1
Johns Hopkins 63 – Randolph Macon 31
• Hopkins trailed 24-21 at half. Scored six touchdowns in second half to win.
• Over 600 yards in total offense.
• Tight End Chuck Norgle (16) threw a TD pass on a double pass – he threw a TD pass last year as well. He is a former QB.
Susquehanna 37 – Johns Hopkins 35
• Susquehanna comes from behind in second half to win.
• Unusual special teams lapses hurt JHU. (Punt snap, missed FG)
• Hopkins with 451 total yards of offense…..allowed 398.
LOOKING BACK AT 2017 FOR HOPKINS:
COACH: Jim Margraff (Johns Hopkins ’81) 29th season (209-87-3 (.704).
OFFENSE:
Quarterbacks:
David Tammaro (11), Jr. 6-3, 205 (3010 YDS, 25 TD – PASSING)
Receivers:
Luke McFadden (82), Sr. 2017 CENTENNIAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR – (58 REC – 1162 YDS – 9 TD)
Ryan Hubley (3), So. 5-7, 165
Zac Fernandez (34), So. 5-9, 180
Runners:
***3000 Yards and nearly 50 TD’s between them.
Hogan Irwin (28), Sr. 5-10, 190
Tyler Messenger (20), Sr. 6-0, 195
Stuart Walters (5), Sr. 5-11, 215
Offensive Line:
Joe Figueroa (64), Jr. 6-2, 290 2017 ALL CENTENNIAL GUARD
DEFENSE:
Addison Quinones (14), Sr. 5-10, 195 2017 ALL CENTENNIAL SAFETY
Ian Lodge (46), Sr. 6-0, 200 2017 ALL CENTENNIAL SAFETY
Mike Kalanik (39), Jr. 6-1, 220 9.5 Sacks, 21.0 TFL DE
McCauley Kilbane (8), So. 6-0, 215 DB
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Punter – Brandon Hong-Dominguez 2017 ALL CENTENNIAL PUNTER 45 Punts – 37.8, 16 punts inside the 20.
2018 OVERVIEW:
Johns Hopkins is the reigning Centennial Conference champion and they have won the last nine crowns. They have a very strong club and it is doubtful the any other Division III school in the country has a team that boasts players from 22 different states.
After opening the year with a 63-31 win over Randolph Macon JHU traveled to Susquehanna to play against a very talented team last Saturday.
In a highly competitive game the Blue Jays suffered a loss in Selinsgrove, PA. The Susquehanna River Hawks (they are still the Crusaders to me!) took advantage of two uncharacteristic special teams errors to gain a 37-35 win.
- A bad snap over the punters head cost Johns Hopkins a safety, and a missed field goal near the end of the game were critical plays opening the door for the Susquehanna win..
This was an interesting game with Susquehanna playing a very physical game – which has become their calling card over the past several years. There were a lot of hard hits and in the end SU managed to just outplay the visitors and gain the victory.
Despite the loss the Hopkins offense cruised along at it’s usual high octane rate putting up 451 yards of total offense. QB David Tammaro (#11) threw for 272 yards and a pair of scores (But his 1 interception was returned to the two yard line and then followed by a Susquehanna TD).
He completed 26 of38 passes – nine to Ryan Hubley (#3) for 87 yards and a TD. But, he ran the Hopkins offense with his usual expertise and spread the ball around to nine different players.
Even with the return of just one starter on the offensive line – All Conference Guard Joe Figueroa (#64) – the running game has been very good. With the three experienced runners that Hopkins has – they have been very steady and confident with any one of the three backs in the game.
Stuart Walters (#5) continues to regain his past running form as he rushed for 137 yards on just 13 tries scoring one TD. He returns after a three year absence and with more than 2300 yards and 36 TD’s over his career so he will certainly challenge the Hound defense with his elusive and powerful style.
Moravian has played well defensively in the two games leading up to Saturdays contest. But, this game will require the team to play with emotion, but also maintain discipline in their assignments.
This is the type of game that plays will be made by both teams and the squad that can keep it’s composure and maintain a steady effort through four quarters will have the best chance at winning.
Johns Hopkins is always a very solid team on defense. This year is no exception – as a Junior – returning Joe Kalanik (#39) at DE offers one of the best skill sets in the Conference.
Last season he was tied for second in the CC with nine sacks. (Well, maybe it doesn’t seem like that many….but basically think this….almost one sack per game!). Now combine that with his 20.5 tackles for loss and you can see what a fine player he is.
In the secondary the Blue Jays return two very good players in Addison Quinones (#14) and Ian Lodge (#46). Both of these guys will be firm against the run and solid in pass defense.
Every year this team statistically is generally ranked in the top of the CC. This season’s group is no different. By the time the year ends they will dominate many teams in the conference.
This has been very productive week in Bethlehem and the Hounds will enter the game on Saturday well prepared to play at there highest level.
Attention to detail, physical play and execution of fundamentals will decide how this game plays out.
GO HOUNDS!