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** Centennial Conference Champions **
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Season review
Muhlenberg won its second consecutive Centennial Conference championship, swept the CC postseason awards and climbed to unprecedented heights in the national poll.
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November 17: Mules sweep CC awards
After winning the Centennial Conference championship, Muhlenberg swept the league’s postseason awards. Senior John DeLuca was named offensive
player of the year, senior Matt Rathbun was tabbed as defensive player of the year, and Mike Donnelly was the coach of the year. Senior William Moates (left)
was one of four unanimous first-team selections for the Mules.
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November 16: Muhlenberg draws Wesley
Muhlenberg will play its first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wesley at home on Saturday, November 22. Wesley is the team that knocked the Mules
out of the NCAAs last year.
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November 15: Streaks end at Moravian
Muhlenberg overcame a 14-point deficit to take a 21-14 late in the fourth quarter, but Moravian tied the score and eventually won in overtime, 27-24, snapping the
Mules’ long regular-season (20) and Centennial Conference (15) winning streaks. Freshman Chris Hartzell (left) returned his own blocked punt 17 yards for
a touchdown.
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November 8: CC CHAMPS AGAIN!
Muhlenberg secured its second consecutive Centennial Conference championship and clinched an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with a 45-8
home win against Ursinus. Senior Matt Rathbun scored the first touchdown on a 29-yard interception return, and senior Edward DeRisi (right) caught
six passes for a career-high 113 yards and a touchdown.
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November 1: Mules clinch share of title
Muhlenberg clinched a share of its second straight Centennial Conference title with a 31-25 win at Dickinson. Senior Erik Snyder (right) scored what proved to be
the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard plunge midway through the fourth quarter.
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October 25: Long drive clinches win
A 21-play, 11-minute drive, capped by a 42-yard field goal off the foot of sophomore Michael Katz (left), clinched Muhlenberg’s 17-6 win in the
rain against Franklin & Marshall. Senior John DeLuca carried 42 times for 177 yards in the game.
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October 11: Mules finish first half perfect
Muhlenberg closed out the first half of the regular season with its undefeated record intact following a 38-7 win against Juniata. Senior Eric Santagato
set a school record for completion percentage, and junior Frank Emmett (left) had one of two interceptions for a defense that didn’t allow a point.
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October 5: Mazzola honored by CC
Senior David Mazzola (right) was named Centennial Conference special teams co-player of the week for his punting at Johns Hopkins.
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October 4: Muhlenberg escapes to remain undefeated
Muhlenberg extended its regular-season winning streak to 15 with a tight 28-23 win at Johns Hopkins. Senior Brandon Doyle (left) intercepted two passes, including
one that sealed the game, and senior Joe Caporoso
(right) caught his first career touchdown pass, giving the Mules the lead for good.
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September 28: Cresta earns CC honor
Junior Phil Cresta (left) was named Centennial Conference offensive player of the week after catching two touchdown passes in the Mules’s
42-21 win against Gettysburg.
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2008 Yearbook
front cover-pg 13
pg 14-29
pg 30-41
pg 42-back cover
Results:
Saturday, Sept. 6
vs. Wilkes, W 34-21
Saturday, Sept. 20
at Union, W 31-14
Saturday, Sept. 27
vs. Gettysburg, W 42-21
Saturday, Oct. 4
at Johns Hopkins, W 28-23
Saturday, Oct. 11
vs. Juniata, W 38-7
Saturday, Oct. 18
at McDaniel, W 49-6
Saturday, Oct. 25
vs. Franklin & Marshall, W 17-6
Saturday, Nov. 1
at Dickinson, W 31-25
Saturday, Nov. 8
vs. Ursinus, W 45-8
Saturday, Nov. 15
at Moravian, L 24-27 (ot)
Saturday, Nov. 22
vs. Wesley, L 0-20 (NCAA Tournament)
season complete
Quick Facts:
Head Coach
Mike Donnelly
Career Record 81-47 (12 seasons)
Office Phone 484-664-3385
Assistant Coach
Jeff Knarr
Office Phone 484-664-3390
Assistant Coach
Tom Perkovich
Office Phone 484-664-3684
Assistant Coaches
Ron Hannis
Bob Kohler
Mike Litzenberger
Joel Sheldon
Jeff Fisher
James Lastowski
Matt Rathbun
2008 Record 9-2
2008 CC Record 7-1 - CC Champions -
Home Stadium Scotty Wood Stadium
Home Field Frank Marino Field
First Year of Program 1900
All-Time Record 462-477-41 (.492)
NCAA Tournament Bids 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008
CC Championships 1983, 1986, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2007, 2008
ECAC Tournament Bids 2000 (champions), 2001
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