2015 Moravian Football News

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Hounds Hosting 6th Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on July 30
Hounds Hosting 6th Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on July 30

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football program will be hosting its 6th Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on Saturday, July 30 at Southmoore Golf Course.

Moravian Honors Senior Student-Athletes at Annual Banquet
Moravian Honors Senior Student-Athletes at Annual Banquet

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College honored its 2016 senior student-athletes at the annual Senior Athletics Awards Banquet Wednesday night in Johnston Hall. Women’s track & field standout Corinne Glass was named the Outstanding Senior Female Athlete while football player Anthony Orlando was honored with the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete award. The Blue & Grey Scholar Athlete awards were presented to softball student-athlete Mary Schlosbon and men’s tennis player Matt Tuorto. The H.T.D. Gillespie Award for outstanding service to Moravian’s athletics program was presented to Neil Schlottman.

Snyder-Scipio Trades Helmet & Pads for Scrubs During Mission Trip to Honduras
Snyder-Scipio Trades Helmet & Pads for Scrubs During Mission Trip to Honduras

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College wide receiver and rising senior nursing student Jalen Snyder-Scipio traded in his helmet and shoulder pads this spring for some scrubs as he took part in Moravian’s Global Health elective course that included a mission trip to Honduras.

Four Greyhounds Selected to National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
Four Greyhounds Selected to National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

DALLAS, Texas --- Four senior Moravian football players have been named to the 2016 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their excellence in academics. Seniors defensive linemen Jason Borso and Gunnar Houseknecht, running back Luke Gotzon and defensive back Anthony Orlando were all listed in the eighth year of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society. The quartet gives Moravian a total of 39 NFF Hampshire Honor Society members in 10 years.

2016 Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive
Football Team Registers 129 in 7th Annual Be the Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team hosted its 7th Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on Tuesday, and the Greyhounds signed up 129 people bringing the program’s total to 1,415 registrants in seven years.

Football to Host 7th Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on April 19
Football to Host 7th Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on April 19

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team will host its 7th Annual Be The Match Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive on Tuesday, April 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Johnston Hall.

Football Spring Practice Schedule Set for Betty Prince Field
Football Spring Practice Schedule Set for Betty Prince Field

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team has announced its 2016 spring practice schedule, and the non-traditional season will take place on the grass at Betty Prince Field this spring due to the lacrosse teams using Rocco Calvo Field.

Hounds Read at Asa Packer Elementary School
Hounds Read at Asa Packer Elementary School

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Members of the Moravian College football team spent part of the morning Friday, March 4 at Asa Packer Elementary School participating in the annual Read Across America for Dr. Seuss birthday.

Hounds Set to Host 2nd Annual Alumni Flag Football Game on April 16
Hounds Set to Host 2nd Annual Alumni Flag Football Game on April 16

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team will be hosting its 2nd Alumni Flag Football game on Saturday, April 16 after the Greyhounds' final spring practice at Betty Prince Field.

McCabe & Orlando Named to ECAC Division III South All-Star 2nd Team
McCabe & Orlando Named to ECAC Division III South All-Star 2nd Team

DANBURY, Conn. --- Moravian College seniors defensive lineman Tim McCabe and defensive back Anthony Orlando have been named to the 2015 ECAC Division III South All-Star Second Team for their performances during the 2015 football season.

Moravian student-athletes teach skills to students at Marvine Elementary School
Moravian Student-Athletes Partnering with Marvine Elementary School for 2015-16

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation has formed a partnership with Marvine Elementary School for an after school program throughout the 2015-16 academic year.

Pukszyn Selected as AFCA Division III Region 2 Coach of the Year
Pukszyn Selected as AFCA Division III Region 2 Coach of the Year

WACO, Texas --- Moravian College Head Football Coach Jeff Pukszyn ’97 has been selected as the American Football Coaches Association Division III Region 2 Coach of the Year after Pukszyn led the Greyhounds to an 8-3 record this fall and a berth in the Inaugural Centennial Conference-Middle Atlantic Conference Bowl Series.

Negron Honored on D3football.com All-South Region Third Team
Negron Honored on D3football.com All-South Region Third Team

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --- Moravian College junior running back Chris Negron has been honored on the D3football.com All-South Region Third Team for his performance this season for the Greyhounds.

Orlando & Snyder-Scipio Named to 2015 Fall Academic All-Centennial Team
Orlando & Snyder-Scipio Named to 2015 Fall Academic All-Centennial Team

LANCASTER, Pa. --- Senior defensive back Anthony Orlando and junior wide receiver Jalen Snyder-Scipio of the Moravian College football team have been named to the 2015 Fall Academic All-Centennial Team.

Greyhounds Finish 8-3 after Loss at Delaware Valley in Inaugural Centennial-MAC Bowl Series
Greyhounds Finish 8-3 after Loss at Delaware Valley in Inaugural Centennial-MAC Bowl Series

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team ended its 2015 season with an 8-3 record after falling to Delaware Valley University, 20-16, in the Inaugural Centennial Conference-Middle Atlantic Conference Bowl Series in Doylestown Saturday afternoon.

Moravian Ready for Inaugural Centennial-MAC Bowl Series at Delaware Valley on Saturday
Moravian Ready for Inaugural Centennial-MAC Bowl Series at Delaware Valley on Saturday

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College football team is playing in the postseason for the first time since 2010 as the Greyhounds will play at Delaware Valley University on Saturday, November 21 in the Inaugural Centennial Conference-Middle Atlantic Conference Bowl Series with kickoff slated for 12:00 p.m.