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Susquehanna preview!

 

Susquehanna is one of the better teams in the Centennial Conference.  Many think that the school will be a rising  power, and after their win over Johns Hopkins the perennial CC powerhouse it appears that the Crusaders (ah…sorry PC people have changed their mascot to the “Riverhawks”)

They have played three straight overtime games – losing two before defeating Dickinson last weekend.  They have proven that they are tough enough to play over the long haul and after their last win – have shown that they can defeat teams in extra time.

With a well balanced offense and defense their coach Tom Perkovich has built a team that emulates Muhlenberg’s style of play (Perkovich was on the Muhlenberg staff before taking over at Susquehanna).  This team is trying to build around a physical front line with explosive playmakers on the perimeter on both sides of the ball.

Going into the game both teams realize that potential crossover implications are in the balance.  With the expanded MAC-CC format each game becomes even more important.

This will be a great challenge for the Hounds.  Players will have to step up and contribute.  Each person on the travel list will need to aid in the Moravian effort.

This is going to be a fantastic view of the Greyhound program.  Fans who attend the game will see the overall picture of the athletic complex that SU has developed and the need for MC to keep up!

All things are lining up for a great Greyhound future.  Although we must continue to improve our facilities and our admission and financial aid policies which lag behind the CC there is a great opportunity for our school to drive forward.

GO HOUNDS!

SUSQUEHANNA (3-2)

2018 RECORD: 3-2

Susquehanna 38 – Lycoming 7

  1. LB Dixon (4) had a big day with 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR and an Interception to lead a strong defensive effort by the River Hawks.
  2. Freshman QB Ruisch (15) was 13-30 for 143 yards and 2 TD’s. Five of those passes were caught by Christian (3) for 52 hyards.

Susquehanna 37 – Johns Hopkins 35

  1. Big win in a back and forth game against nationally ranked JHU (18th).
  2. Took advantage of Special Teams errors.
  3. Rusch (15) 18-32 and 270 yards with a score.

Muhlenberg 37 – Susquehanna 34 (Overtime)

  1. Susquehanna trained 24-0 at one point – came back to tie the game at 34 a piece.
  2. Carsley (14) had 7 receptions for 166 yards. Ruisch (15) threw for three scores and ran for another.
  3. Dixon (4) 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF and 1 TFL in productive defensive effort.

Franklin and Marshall 14 – Susquehanna 7 (Overtime)

  1. Loss to nationally ranked F&M in overtime.
  2. Dixon (4) with another good defensive game for the River Hawks.

Susquehanna 30 – Dickinson 24 (overtime)

  1. Third straight overtime game for Susquehanna – first win of that streak.
  2. Ruisch (15) –third in CC passing) was 14-24 for 220 yards and two scores.  Threw one pick.
  3. Carsley (14)- top receiver in CC – caught 9 passes for2-3 yards and3 TD’s.
  4. Bortzman (18) played QB in fourth quarter and in overtime for SU. Completed pass to Carsley (14) to win the game.
  5. Dixon (4) added two more sacks to his total defensively.

2017 RECORD: 8-3 (Beat Albright 28-9 in CC vs. MAC Bowl)

COACH:  Tom Perkovich (Canisius ’03)  19-12, 4thseason.

OFFENSE: (9 Returning Starters)

Quarterbacks: NONE

Receivers:

  1. Mikah Christian (3)               6-0, 180      HM All CC, 41 REC-591 YDS 3TD
  2. Mitch Carsley (14) 6-0, 195      22 REC-256 YDS 1TD
  3. TE- Anthony McCoy (87) 6-1, 210      17 REC – 225 YDS  2TD

Runners: NONE

Offensive Line:

  1. LT – Devon Lindeman(65) 5-11, 270
  2. LG – Connor Young (72) 5-11, 248
  3. C – Ryan Starace (53) 6-1, 280
  4. RT – Cole Spencer (76) 6-2, 267
  5. OT – Josh Zeroth (77) 6-2, 250
  6. OT – Jared Kozich (64) 6-1, 265

 DEFENSE: (8 Returning Starters)

Defensive Line: NONE

Linebackers:

  1. Cole Dixon (4) 6-0, 200      HM – ALL CC, 3.5 SACKS, 9 TFL
  2. Connor Thompson (34) 5-9, 195     1stTeam ALL CC, 4 SACKS, 10.5 TFL, 3 FR
  3. Noah Shairer (26) 5-11, 200   3.5 TFL
  4. David Simpson (31) 5-10, 215    4 SACKS, 5 TFL
  5. Craig Roumes (16) 5-8, 190      3.5 TFL

Secondary:

  1. Jason Brougham (21) 5-9, 180
  2. Daniel Shelton(1) 5-11, 190    1stTeam ALL CC, 10 PBU
  3. Rickey Reyes (2) 6-2, 180     6 PBU