Moravian College Football 2011 News

Season
Moravian Football to Open 2012 Schedule Versus Ithaca
Moravian Football to Open 2012 Schedule Versus Ithaca

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team will open its 2012 season on Saturday, September 1st when the Greyhounds host Ithaca College in a non-conference game at Rocco Calvo Field.

Moravian Football Coaches Work Lauren’s First and Goal Camp to Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer
Moravian Football Coaches Work Lauren’s First and Goal Camp to Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer

EASTON, Pa. --– Moravian College Head Coach Jeff Pukszyn and assistant coaches Dan Csencsitz, Tim Wait, Jim Newhard, Spencer Brown and Chris Leavenworth recently joined more than 280 other college coaches for the Lauren’s First and Goal ninth annual football camp held on Sunday, June 3 at Lafayette College. A record 2,105 high school student-athletes attended this annual event, which is the primary fundraiser for Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation.

Rocco Calvo & Gil Gillespie selected to MAC Hall of Fame
Rocco Calvo & Harvey "Gil" Gillespie Selected for Inaugural Class of MAC Hall of Fame

ANNVILLE, Pa. --- Former Moravian College head coaches and athletic directors Rocco Calvo and Harold “Gil” Gillespie have been selected as part of the inaugural class to be inducted into the Middle Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame announced by the MAC office Wednesday.

Six Football Players Named to 2012 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Six Football Players Named to 2012 NFF Hampshire Honor Society

DALLAS, Texas – Six senior Moravian football players were named to the 2012 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their excellence in academics.

205 People Register at Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive
205 People Register at Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team hosted its 3rd Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on Wednesday, April 18, and the Greyhounds registered 205 people into the registry.

Football Team to Hold Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration on April 18th
Football Team to Hold Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration on April 18th

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team will host its 3rd Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on Wednesday, April 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Johnston Hall.

2012 NCAA Division III Week
Moravian Taking Part in NCAA Division III Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is joining with schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially began on Monday and runs through Saturday, April 15th. This year’s inaugural event will celebrate student-athletes’ academic achievements and athletic accomplishments, in addition to their campus leadership and their involvement in community service.

Field Hockey and Women's Volleyball in Dreamseeds Project
Moravian Student-Athletes Participate in Project Dreamseeds

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Members of the Moravian College football, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and field hockey teams are participating in “Project Dreamseeds” with the Bethlehem Area School District during the month of April.

Moravian Student-Athletes Participate in Read Across America
Moravian Student-Athletes Participate in Read Across America

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Student-athletes from the Moravian College football and women's basketball team headed out to a pair of Bethlehem Area elementary schools to help celebrate Dr. Suess' birthday and Read Across America Friday.

Moravian AD Scot Dapp Leads NCAA Football Committee in Proposed Rules Changes
Moravian AD Scot Dapp Leads NCAA Football Committee in Proposed Rules Changes

The NCAA Football Rules Committee met earlier this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and under the leadership of Moravian College Director of Athletics Scot Dapp, the committee has recommended several rules changes to enhance the safety for student-athletes beginning with the 2012 season.

Petros Honored on 2011 ECAC Division III South Football All-Star First Team
Petros Honored on 2011 ECAC Division III South Football All-Star First Team

Senior defensive end Allen Petros of the Moravian College football team continues to earn honors as he was named to the 2011 ECAC Division III South Football All-Star First Team.

Centennial Conference Sportsmanship Team
Nick Guerriero Named to 2011 Fall All-Centennial Conference Sportsmanship Team

Senior center Nick Guerriero of the Moravian College football team has been named to the 2011 Fall All-Centennial Conference Sportsmanship Team.

Moravian's Allen Petros Named to D3football.com All-America Third Team
Moravian's Allen Petros Named to D3football.com All-America Third Team

Senior defensive end Allen Petros of the Moravian College football team has been named to the 2011 D3football.com All-America Team

Allen Petros Named to D3football.com All-South Region First Team
Allen Petros Named to D3football.com All-South Region First Team

Senior defensive end Allen Petros of the Moravian College football team has been named to the 2011 D3football.com All-South Region First Team.

Allen Petros to Play in 2011 D3Senior Classic
Allen Petros to Play in 2011 D3Senior Classic

Moravian College senior defensive end Allen Petros will be competing in the 2011 D3 Senior Classic on Friday, December 9th in Salem, Virginia.

Four Football Players Ranked in NCAA Division III Statistics
Four Football Players Ranked in NCAA Division III Statistics

The Moravian College football team has four players ranked in the latest NCAA Division III statistics released on Tuesday.