Athletics: Football
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May 2: Muhlenberg raises money for charity
In their offseason, the Mules raised more than $5,000 for Lauren's First and Goal. |
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Season review
Muhlenberg excelled on offense, defense and special teams en route to earning its ninth postseason berth in 13 seasons. |
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March 12: Gruver earns scholar-athlete award
For the second time in his life, senior John Gruver was named a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame scholar-athlete. |
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January 29: Annual awards presented
Twelve awards were presented at the Mules' annual postseason banquet. |
MuhlBox: From Yard Lines to Bass Lines
Muhlenberg senior Ryan Murphy (right), a defensive end on the football team, is a bassist who is double majoring in music and business administration. |
December 4: Gimbar named to all-region team
Record-setting sophomore linebacker Ian Gimbar (left) was named to the D3football.com All-South Region third team. |
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MuhlBox: Athletes of the Month
Senior Isaiah Vaughn was Muhlenberg's male athlete of the month for November. |
November 27: Vogel honored for sportsmanship
Senior Tim Vogel (right) was named to the 2012 Fall All-Centennial Conference Sportsmanship team for his behavior on the field. |
November 19: Seven named to Academic Honor Roll
Seven football players, including seniors Bryan Wilson (left) and Chris Galletta (right), were among the 35 Muhlenberg athletes named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the fall 2012 season. |
November 17: Mules fall to DelVal in ECAC game
Despite a tremendous game by senior Isaiah Vaughn (left), who scored three touchdowns, the Mules fell to Delaware Valley, 24-21, in the ECAC South Atlantic Bowl game. |
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November 15: ECAC preview
Muhlenberg ends its 2012 season the same was it opened the 2011 season - with a game against Delaware Valley. |
November 13: Nine Muhlenberg players named All-CC
Nine Muhlenberg players were voted to the All-Centennial Conference team. Senior offensive tackle Frank Malandruccolo (right), a first-team selection, was one of eight first-time honorees. |
November 12: Mules receive postseason bid
The Mules were rewarded for their 8-2 regular season with a bid to the ECAC Championships. They will host Delaware Valley in the South Atlantic Bowl game. |
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November 11: Two Mules honored
Senior Terrence Dandridge and sophomore Ian Gimbar were honored by the Centennial Conference for their roles in the 45-7 win at Moravian. |
November 10: Mules rolls past Moravian in regular-season finale
Muhlenberg improved to 8-2 with a 45-7 win against rival Moravian in the last game of the regular season. Senior Terrence Dandridge (left) was named MVP after running for 185 yards and three touchdowns, and junior Johnathan Charles (right) picked off a pass in the first quarter. |
MuleVideo: preview vs. Moravian
Service Electric TV2 previews the annual rivalry game. |
November 9: Hogh named Academic All-District
Junior Joe Hogh (right) was named to the Capital One NCAA Division III Academic All-District 4 team. |
MulePix: Ursinus game
photos by Lisa Youngentob '12 |
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November 7: Mules in contention for NCAA bid
Thanks in part to the play of its special teams, Muhlenberg heads into the final week of the regular season ranked eighth in the South Region and in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. |
MuhlBox: A Break in the Storm
After a week of hearing bad news from his home on the Jersey shore, senior Shane O'Connor (left) helped Muhlenberg beat Ursinus. |
November 3: Muhlenberg wins home finale in overtime
The Mules came back twice in the fourth quarter to tie and went on to defeat Ursinus, 24-17, in their last home game of the season. Freshman Marcus Allen (right) broke up a pass on the final play in overtime to clinch the win. |
MuhlBox: Athletes of the Month
Senior Dan Deighan (left) was named Muhlenberg's top male athlete in the month of October. |
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October 31: Mules ranked by NCAA
Muhlenberg is ranked eighth in the South Region by the NCAA. |
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MuleVideo: Dickinson game
highlights of the 61-21 win |
October 28: Winter named player of the week
Sophomore kicker Connor Winter (left) was named Centennial Conference special teams player of the week. |
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MuhlBox: Pop in the DVD
Seniors Terrence Dandridge, Isaiah Vaughn and Dan Deighan achieved a rare feat vs. Dickinson. |
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MulePix: Dickinson game
photos by Muhlenberg Sports Information |
October 27: Mules scores 61 against Dickinson
Muhlenberg rolled up nearly 600 yards of offense, forced six turnovers and notched its highest point total in a decade in beating Dickinson, 61-21. Junior Chris Litzenberger (right) caught his first career touchdown pass to give the Mules the lead for good. |
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MuleVideo: Juniata game
Service Electric TV2 recaps the 35-14 win against Juniata. |
MuhlBox: Plays of the Week
An interception by senior linebacker Matt Johnson (left) is the male play of the week. |
October 20: Big third quarter lifts Mules past Juniata
The Mules scored 21 third-quarter points en route to a 35-14 win against Juniata. Junior Kevin Van Laar (left) rushed for a career-high 71 yards and a touchdown, and senior John Muha (right) had one of Muhlenberg's three interceptions. |
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MuleVideo: Gettysburg game
Service Electric TV2 recaps the 35-31 win against the previously undefeated Bullets. |
October 14: Pair honored by CC
Junior Joe Carlucci (left) and sophomore Ian Gimbar, who hooked for a touchdown on a fake field goal to beat Gettysburg, were named Centennial Conference special teams players of the week. |
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October 13: Fake field goal lifts Mules past Gettysburg
A touchdown on a fake field goal with 2:32 remaining gave the Mules a 35-31 win against preivously undefeated Gettysburg. |
September 29: Offense shut down at Susquehanna
Muhlenberg turned the ball over five times and was shut out in a Centennial Conference game for the first wime in 16 years, 17-0 at Susquehanna. Junior Peter Sorrento (right) was one of three Mules to record at least three tackles for loss. |
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September 25: Mules continue to receive votes
Despite losing to Johns Hopkins, the Mules are still receiving votes in the national poll. |
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MulePix: Johns Hopkins game
photos by Lisa Youngentob '12 |
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September 22: Hopkins wins CC showdown
Johns Hopkins pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Muhlenberg, 33-21, in a matchup of the two dominant programs in the Centennial Conference over the past decade. |
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September 18: Four Muhlenberg teams ranked
Football is one of four Muhlenberg teams that received regional rankings or votes in their national polls. |
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MuleVideo: Mike Donnelly on Barbershop Buzz
the Mule head coach talks about his 100 wins and the success of the program on Service Electric TV2 |
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MulePix: McDaniel game
photos by Muhlenberg Sports Information |
September 16: Three honored by CC
Senior John Gruver (right), the special teams player of the week, was one of three Mules honored by the Centennial Conference for their performances against McDaniel. Senior Dan Deighan and junior Andrew Onimus were co-offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively. |
September 15: Defense shines again at McDaniel
The defense allowed only 168 total yards in recording its second straight shutout, 33-0 at McDaniel. Sophomore Jeremey Thomas (left), making his first career start, recorded 1½ of the Mules' six sacks. |
September 8: Mules beat F&M for Donnelly's 100th
Muhlenberg allowed only 235 yards of total offense in blanking Franklin & Marshall, 21-0, in its home and Centennial Conference opener. It was the 100th career win for 16th-year head coach Mike Donnelly (right). |
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MuleVideo: The Apprentice School game
highlights of the season-opening win |
MuhlBox: A Trip to Build On
Junior Andrew Onimus (left) writes about the team's trip to Virginia. |
September 1: Special teams spark Mules in opener
A blocked punt for a touchdown by junior Darnell Davis (left) and a recovered onside kick by senior Michael Daniel (right) were two of the big special teams plays that helped Muhlenberg win its 2012 opener, 27-7 at The Apprentice School. |
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Recent Games
Saturday, October 20
vs. Juniata, W 35-14
box score | recap |
video
Saturday, October 27
at Dickinson, W 61-21
box score | recap |
photos | video
Saturday, November 3
vs. Ursinus, W 24-17 (ot)
box score | recap |
photos
Saturday, November 10
at Moravian, W 45-7
box score | recap
Saturday, November 17
vs. Delaware Valley, L 21-24
ECAC South Atlantic Bowl
box score | recap