2022 Moravian University Football News

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196 Hounds Achieve Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2023 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 196 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the University for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2023 Spring semester.

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Top 10 Exciting Games of 2022-23 – What Missed The Countdown

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing to look back at its 2022-23 athletic campaign. Before announcing the top event in the Top 10 Exciting Games from the past year, here is a look at the eight contests that received votes from the Moravian athletic administrators but missed out on making the Top 10.

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Greyhounds Hosting Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on July 22

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University football program will be hosting its Annual Gridiron Golf Outing on Saturday, July 22 at Whitetail Golf Club.

Awards from the 2023 All-Athlete Awards Banquet. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Announces 2023 Award Winners at Inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University honored its 2022-23 student-athletes with its inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet in Johnston Hall Monday evening sponsored by the Greyhounds’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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Moravian to Live Stream Inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet on April 24

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletes and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be hosting their inaugural All-Athlete Awards Banquet on Monday, April 24 in Johnston Hall with the event live streamed at https://landmarknetwork.tv/moravian/.

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Three Hounds Named to 2023 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas --- Three senior Moravian University football student-athletes – defensive end Bryan Bendig, defensive end Javi Espinal-Katz and punter/kicker Trevor Yacuboski have been named to the 2023 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their excellence in academics. The group gives Moravian a total of 68 NFF Hampshire Honor Society members in 17 years.

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Moravian Participating in 12th Annual NCAA D3Week from April 10-16

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is joining with more than 440 schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially runs from Monday, April 10 and runs through Sunday, April 16.

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Moravian Adds Six Assistants to Football Coaching Staff

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University Head Football Coach Jeffrey Long Jr. has added six new assistant coaches to his staff with Nick Paradise named as Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach, John Kidner named as Offensive Line Coach, Jason Ugwu named as Defensive Line Coach, Dom Filippo named as Nickel Backs Coach, Joe Bottiglieri as Linebackers Coach and Tevrin Brandon as Running Backs Coach as Long continues to build his Greyhound staff in his first month with the program.

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202 Hounds Earn Dean’s Honors List Accolades For Fall 2022 Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 202 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the University for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2022 Fall semester.

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Tune in to Jeff Long Jr. Press Conference at Noon on January 17

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will officially welcome Jeff Long Jr. to the Bethlehem campus on Tuesday, January 17 with a press conference/meet-and-greet at noon. Tune in live on the Greyhound Sports Network at landmarknetwork.tv/moravian.

Jeff Long Jr. head shot and action picture for announcement as football coach.
Moravian Selects Jeff Long Jr. as Head Football Coach

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University has selected John Carroll (Ohio) University Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Jeff Long Jr. as the next Head Football Coach for the Greyhounds, effective February 1.

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Moravian Thanks Over 2,080 Supporters During the Fourth Athletics Giving Challenge from November 10-20

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation says Thank You to more than 2,080 supporters that supported the Greyhounds’ Fourth Athletics Giving Challenge from November 10-20, 2022.

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Bingaman Selected to D3football.Com All-Region 2 Second Team

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --- Moravian University sophomore punter Sam Bingaman has been selected to the 2022 D3football.com All-Region 2 Second Team.

Head shots of seven football players to make the Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll.
Seven Greyhounds Earn Spots on 2022 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll

LANCASTER, Pa. --- Seven members of the Moravian University football team have earned spots on the 2022 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll that includes 180 football players among the 862 student-athletes honored by the conference.

Javi Espinal-Katz in action for academic award
Espinal-Katz Selected to College Sports Communicators Football Academic All-District

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University senior defensive lineman Javi Espinal-Katz has been selected to the 2022 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Football Team for NCAA Division III schools.

Jeff Pukszyn '98 on the sideline during the Greyhounds' 43-28 victory over Gettysburg College at Rocco Calvo during the 2022 season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Pukszyn Steps Down after 12 Seasons Leading Moravian Football Program & 29 Years with the Greyhounds

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University Head Football Coach Jeff Pukszyn '98 has stepped down from his position after 12 seasons as head coach and 29 years with the Greyhound football program.